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Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Taiwan Tests Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile

The Taiwanese Air Force has tested an air-launched variant of the Hsiung Feng-III cruise missile, according to local media reports. The Taiwanese Air Force tested an air-launched variant of the Hsiung Feng-III (HF-3) cruise missile recently, according to local media reports.

12 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Detects 62 Chinese Aircraft as US Ships Transit Waters

Taiwan said it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

6 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Deploys Troops to Key Airport to Thwart ‘Decapitation Strikes’

The Taiwanese military has stationed troops at a key airport in the capital to bolster defenses against potential “decapitation strikes.”

4 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwanese Army Begins Training on US-Supplied Abrams Tanks

The Taiwanese Army has officially begun training on the first batch of M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks, which arrived from the US in December 2024.

3 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Building Wartime Command Center as War Preparations Intensify: Report

China is reportedly constructing a massive wartime military command center in Beijing, a move that adds to fears of intensifying war preparations.

Jan- 2025 -

16 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.

15 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Sees Increase in Soldiers Applying for Early Discharge: Report

The Taiwanese military has reportedly observed a significant rise in soldiers requesting early discharge amid escalating tensions with China.

9 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Outpacing US in Airbase Fortification as War Threat Grows: Think Tank

China has made significant investments in expanding and fortifying its airbases over the years, creating a concerning imbalance with the US.

2 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

China Sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon, Eight Others Over Taiwan Arms Sales

China sanctioned 10 US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan, its second round of measures against American companies over the issue in less than a week.

Dec- 2024 -

27 December

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