Taiwan
Taiwan’s Military Is Finally Developing Sea Drones
The Manta is a small, autonomous vessel that can handle both the Taiwan Strait’s volatile geological and geopolitical conditions.
Black Cats: Taiwan’s Cold War U-2 Spy Pilots Risked Life and Limb
U-2 pilots conducted a total of 102 overflights of the People’s Republic of China from 1962 to 1968.
China Holds Major Naval Exercise With a Carrier Near Taiwan
The military exercise was “to test the joint combat readiness” of the Command‘s forces and serve as a “stern warning” against Taiwanese separatism, according to China.
The Army’s Newest Units are Needed in the Indo-Pacific
By placing an MDTF in Japan, South Korea, or the Philippines, the Army could bolster deterrence in the Western Pacific and protect key U.S. and ally military assets. The Department...
Taiwan Receives its First Block 70 Fighting Falcon
The single Block 70 Fighting Falcon was warmly welcomed in Taiwan, which is in a precarious position, less than 200 kilometers away from its much more powerful neighbor.
Taiwan’s Defense is out of Stock
Critical weapons shortages mean that Washington ultimately should take a step back and give Taipei more responsibility for its defense.
No, Trump is not Attempting a “Reverse Nixon”
Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russia differ substantially from Nixon’s famous trip to China.
Taiwan Should Watch Out for These New Chinese Ships
China tested three amphibious barges with a long ramp-like structure capable of transporting heavy military equipment across treacherous landing sites. This asset would prove critical in a Taiwan invasion scenario.
Amid Chinese Military Buildup, Taiwan Prepares for War
On Tuesday, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry released a report to local lawmakers stating that the Chinese military could invade the island nation as soon as 2027.
China’s ZTD-05 Amphibious Assault Vehicle Is Meant To Do One Thing
With a crew of four—commander, driver, gunner, and loader—and a 36-round ammunition reserve, the ZTD-05 balances firepower, mobility, and survivability in a compact package.
No, The First Island Chain Isn’t Lost
The United States isn’t conceding the field of competition in the First Island Chain; it’s expanding it. Denial does not equate to dominance. In Brandon Weichert’s recent article in this...
Dear Taiwan: Spend On Defense, Not Climate Change
Taiwan’s national priority on climate change is wildly misplaced. The island nation must boost defense spending in an increasingly hostile Asia-Pacific. It makes sense for a country facing existential threats...