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21 October

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shaking hands at a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017.

Trump Doubts China Will Invade Taiwan, Confident Ahead of Xi Meeting

US President Donald Trump voiced doubt Monday that China would invade Taiwan as he voiced confidence in his relationship with counterpart Xi Jinping, whom he will meet later this month.

16 October

Technology

A DJI Phantom drone stands ready for reconnaissance during Remagen Ready 24-1, on Fort Cavazos, Texas, 31, Oct. 2023. Remagen Ready 24-1 is an 11-day training exercise focused on Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) with the division as unit of action. LSCO requires team cohesion to properly execute multi-domain operations across warfighting functions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Nunnenkamp)

Rojoef Manuel

AI, Drones Take Command in Taiwan’s Next Defense Upgrade

Taiwan’s military is gearing up to roll out AI and new UAS technology next year as part of a push to modernize its defenses and keep pace with fast-changing threats.

10 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Leader Vows Stronger Air Defenses to Counter ‘Enemy Threats’

Taiwan vowed to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defense system as part of efforts to counter "enemy threats."

7 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

China Expands ‘Mini Taiwan’ Complex for Military Drills: Report

China has reportedly expanded a replica of Taiwan’s government buildings at the Zhurihe training base in Inner Mongolia.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Taiwan Unveils Seven-Tube Rocket Vehicle Targeting Drones, Hostile Boats

Rocket Turret Vehicle is a truck-mounted coastal mobile launcher, with seven-tube 70mm rockets, EO/IR with radar cueing, and a laser rangefinder.

30 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Eyes Rafale Jets to Replace Aging Mirage 2000 Fleet: Dassault CEO

Taiwan has expressed interest in acquiring Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation to replace its aging Mirage 2000 fleet, according to company Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.

29 September

War

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Contracts Reveal Russia Supplies, Preps Chinese Military for Potential Taiwan Invasion

Russia is arming and training China’s People’s Liberation Army for potential operations against Taiwan, according to leaked contracts analyzed by the Royal United Services Institute.

29 September

Asia Pacific