Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday that Taiwan will extend the period of compulsory military service from four months to a year from 2024 in the face of growing threats from China. This decision was revealed long before Tsai Ing-wen announced it. China is ramping up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan and continues… Continue reading Facing Chinese military pressure, Taiwan announces an extension of compulsory military service to one year.
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After Biden signed the national defense authorization law, China harassed Taiwan with military aircraft.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense stated on Monday (December 26) that in the past 24 hours, it detected 47 military aircraft of the People’s Liberation Army that crossed the central line of the strait and “harassed the southwest airspace. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense stated in a press release that from 6:00 am on the… Continue reading After Biden signed the national defense authorization law, China harassed Taiwan with military aircraft.
China is afraid of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles US sold to Taiwan
China opposes the US$1.1 billion arms sale that the US sells to the island of Taiwan, notably including 100 AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on September 2 that the US State Department had approved the sale of $1.1 billion package of weapons and other associated military equipments to Taiwan.… Continue reading China is afraid of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles US sold to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Thunderbolt Rocket Launcher System explodes during live-combat training
The Republic of China Armed Forces Thunderbolt-2000 Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher System which was designed to counter potential amphibious and sea attacks from the People’s Liberation Army, exploded during a live-fire combat drill in the southeast of the island on Monday. The Thunderbolt-2000 is produced by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, one of… Continue reading Taiwan’s Thunderbolt Rocket Launcher System explodes during live-combat training
Chinese president ordered to begin preparations for a military special operation against Taiwan
The Chinese leader gave the order to begin preparations for a “military operations other than war”, according to Chinese state media. Xi Jinping ordered preparations for a special military operation in Taiwan. As it became known, the purpose of conducting a special military operation (‘non-war’ military operations) is to ensure the national sovereignty of the PRC.… Continue reading Chinese president ordered to begin preparations for a military special operation against Taiwan
18 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defence zone
On Friday eighteen Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), marking the second largest incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone. According to the reports, The People’s Liberation Army “continuously harassed Taiwan’s airspace.” The Taiwan Air Force announced that 18 PLA military planes, including two flights, “harassed” Taiwan’s southwest airspace today. From the… Continue reading 18 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defence zone
Taiwan air force intercept nine Chinese fighter jet that enter its airspace
Taiwan’s air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan’s defense ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine, a crisis being watched closely in Taipei. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained of regular such missions by the Chinese… Continue reading Taiwan air force intercept nine Chinese fighter jet that enter its airspace
Why Taiwan grounded newly upgraded F-16V fighters
On January 11 Taiwan suspended the use of its newly upgraded (to block 72) F-16V fighters because one of them had crashed during an offshore training exercise. The F-16Vs were allowed to fly again on the 20 th , after safety checks on Taiwan’s other F-16Vs. No problems were found and interviews with eyewitnesses and examination of… Continue reading Why Taiwan grounded newly upgraded F-16V fighters
Why does Taiwan need a strategy to deal with China’s YJ-12 cruise missile?
Taiwan needs a new strategy to deal with China’s most powerful supersonic cruise missile YJ-12. YJ-12 (Eagle Strike 12) missiles deployed in the coastal areas of China pose a direct threat to Taiwan and US aircraft carrier battle groups, posted by Taiwan media. Said to be China’s deadliest anti-ship missile due to its range and speed,… Continue reading Why does Taiwan need a strategy to deal with China’s YJ-12 cruise missile?
F-16V still Taiwan’s greatest hope when dealing with China’s “strongest dragon” J-20
The F-16V model is still Taiwan’s biggest hope in the event of a Chinese attack, especially when confronting the J-20 stealth fighter. The island is currently in the process of upgrading 141 obsolete F-16A/B Block 20 fighters to a newer American version of the fighter – and has ordered 66 brand new F-16V Block 70s… Continue reading F-16V still Taiwan’s greatest hope when dealing with China’s “strongest dragon” J-20