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Jan- 2026 -

13 January

Arms

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 3, 2020) A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M4A1 service rifle during a combat marksmanship range aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). Deck shoots allow Marines to get hands on training with their rifles to ensure that they stay proficient and lethal with their weapon systems. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger)

Taiwan Marines Unit Upgrades to US-Made M4A1 Rifles for Base Security

A new Republic of China Marine Corps unit assigned to land-based security has replaced its aging assault rifles with US-made M4A1 systems, according to state media.

5 January

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Begin Mass Production of Indigenous Sky Bow Missiles in Q2

Taiwan is eyeing the mass production of its domestically developed Sky Bow III, IV, and V missiles, known locally as Tien Kung, during the second quarter of 2026.

3 January

Asia Pacific

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaking at a press conference.

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korean President Heads to China, Hoping to Sidestep Taiwan Tensions

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung left for China, eager to boost economic ties with Seoul's largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan.

2 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan’s President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China Drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the democratic island's sovereignty after China carried out military drills.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Fires Rockets on Second Day of Military Drills Around Taiwan

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second day of live-fire drills.

29 December

Technology

Joe Saballa

Seven Laser Weapons That Defined the Defense Landscape in 2025

Seven laser systems in 2025 proved directed-energy is here to stay, transforming air and maritime defense with speed, precision, and near-unlimited firepower.

29 December

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Eyes 1,600 Unmanned Attack Vessels Under $39.8B Defense Plan

Taiwan has announced plans to produce up to 1,600 unmanned attack surface vessels under a proposed special defense budget of $39.8 billions.

29 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Launches Military Drills Simulating Blockade of Taiwan Ports

China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.

26 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Sanctions 20 US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China has announced fresh sanctions on 20 US defense firms, including a Boeing branch, over Washington's latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island Beijing claims.

18 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan: Taipei

The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China.

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