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MILITARY9h ago2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military dronesTwo Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military. It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components. The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a “drone team” based on a “non-red” supply chain that excludes components and technology from mainland...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoTaiwan aims to raise pilot retirement age to 58 as new F-16V jets arriveTaiwan’s defence ministry plans to allow military pilots to serve until the age of 58 as it grapples with the prospect of “having fighter jets but no pilots”. The proposed retention scheme comes as the island’s air force prepares to form operational squadrons around 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered from the United States, adding pressure to an already stretched pool of experienced pilots. Under the plan, pilots could serve until 58 – up from about 48 for lieutenant colonels and 52 for...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoHow Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fightSouth China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoTaiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaDW News [en]
MILITARY4d agoTaiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY5d agoHow expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over TaiwanJapan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...South China Morning Post
MILITARY6d agoTaiwanese President promises to US legislators to strengthen the island's self-defenseThe Taiwanese leader reiterates his commitment to strengthening defense and cooperation with the U.S., amidst tensions with China and doubts about American support. He seeks to advance military and economic collaboration, while American congressmen highlight shared values and resilience.Clarín