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MILITARYAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstA report suggests that if China were to invade Taiwan, it might first attack the Penghu Islands. This outlines a potential military strategy in a hypothetical conflict scenario.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
MILITARYAug 29Taiwan Parliament Approves Nearly $7 . 6 Billion Military Drone Plan Amid China ThreatTaiwan's Parliament has approved a significant military drone plan worth nearly $7.6 billion. This decision is made in response to perceived threats from China, enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities.worthynews.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 28How typhoons and extreme weather could undermine Taiwan Strait combat readinessThe record heat and extreme weather seen across East Asia this summer have prompted warnings that climate change will be an increasing challenge for military planners focused on potential flashpoints such as the Taiwan Strait. Besides the risks to both troops and equipment, typhoons and other storms could also damage critical infrastructure and disrupt training, as well as divert personnel and resources towards emergency relief. Although militaries may be able to adapt in peacetime, they may...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Taiwanese lawmakers OK $7 . 6B budget for dronesTaiwanese lawmakers have approved a budget of $7.6 billion for drone procurement. This represents a substantial investment in defense capabilities.manilatimes.net · Philippines
MILITARYAug 27China deploys record number of ships around Taiwanmanilatimes.net · Philippines
MILITARYAug 26Taiwan president pushes $6 . 6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial voteTaiwan's president is advocating for a $6.6 billion military drone bill, pushing for its approval ahead of a crucial vote. This indicates a significant investment in military capabilities amid regional tensions.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
MILITARYAug 25Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 and 6728, left a production facility in South Carolina on August 17. They stopped in Hawaii on...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in push for US$1.13 billion fundingSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 23Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Activity As 7 PLAN Vessels Detected Around IslandTaiwan is monitoring Chinese military activity after seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were observed near the island. This indicates ongoing tensions and military presence in the region.freepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYAug 23Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territoryaninews.in · India
MILITARYAug 22Ahead of Xi - Trump to meeting , US Navy P - 8A Poseidon flies through Taiwan StraitA US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait prior to a scheduled meeting between Xi and Trump. This action signifies military presence in a geopolitically sensitive region.jpost.com · Israel
MILITARYAug 22US Navy P 8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait as China tracks aircraft : Reportbusinesstoday.in · India
MILITARYAug 21Apache , Black Hawk Drill in Taiwan Shows Impact of Ukraine Drone WarA drill involving Apache and Black Hawk helicopters in Taiwan demonstrates the impact of the Ukraine drone war. This suggests a military exercise influenced by contemporary conflict tactics.businessinsider.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan Proposes $35 Billion in Defense Spending as Drone Funding Fight ContinuesTaiwan has proposed $35 billion in defense spending amidst an ongoing debate over drone funding. This signifies a substantial increase in military investment and strategic focus.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure growsTaiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing pressure from Beijing. The proposed spending – the first to cross the NT$1 trillion threshold – is NT$173 billion, or 18.2 per cent, higher than this year’s allocation, according to the government budget approved by the cabinet on Thursday. It accounts for about 28.6 per cent of the government’s proposed NT$3.93...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 20Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18 % to a record highyahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 18Taiwan launches first live-fire exercise with first-person view dronesTaiwan’s army has for the first time used first-person view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles in a live-fire exercise, adopting tactics pioneered during the Ukraine war to strengthen its asymmetric capabilities against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The exercise on Monday highlighted efforts to broaden strike options beyond traditional firepower such as rocket systems and heavy artillery. The Army Unmanned Systems Training Command brought together six units from the military’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 18PLA troops sent gold, New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drillThe People’s Liberation Army used a drone to deliver cases of cash and gold bars in a field during a “wartime financial support” drill apparently simulating a Taiwan operation, according to a state media report. A multi-rotor drone was used to drop the camouflage cases at designated locations during the exercise conducted by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command, national newspaper Defence Times said last week. The report prompted heated discussion online and has since been deleted. It included...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 18Taiwan detects five PLA aircraft sorties , eight PLAN vessels around its territorytaiwansun.com · China
MILITARYAug 17Taiwan’s Urban Resilience Drills Are Becoming a Core Part of DeterrenceThe Han Kuang drills are a useful step, but it should lead to more measurable questions for Taiwan’s ability to weather a crisis.The Diplomat
MILITARYAug 17Taiwan teams up with US start-up on underwater drones to boost island’s defencesTaiwan has signed a deal with US defence start-up Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles and strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing military pressure from Beijing. Executed through the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) – Taiwan’s government-funded top weapons developer – the agreement marks the latest in a series of moves to expand the island’s unmanned underwater capabilities. Under the memorandum of understanding signed last...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 15Taiwan drone defences fall short against Beijing’s evolving technology, audit revealsTaiwan’s push to build a modern counter-drone shield has come under renewed scrutiny after an official audit uncovered technical shortcomings and a key procurement programme collapsed following repeated testing failures. The developments have fuelled concerns that Taipei’s efforts to match Beijing’s rapidly evolving drone technology are being undermined by capability gaps, procurement failures and delays in building an integrated counter-drone network. According to a recent report by Taiwan’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 15Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone fundingTaiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 13Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text - only speed as part of defense drillTaiwan temporarily reduced its mobile internet speed to text-only as part of a defense exercise. This action demonstrates a strategic preparation for potential security scenarios.news.prairiepublic.org · United States
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