Taiwan Defense

Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo discusses the dilemma of balancing transparency and national security in the reporting of China's military incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ.

Taiwan’s defense gets a major boost with the arrival of Abrams M1A2T tanks, enhancing coastal defense and anti-landing capabilities against the PLA.

Taiwan receives the first batch of M1A2T Abrams tanks from the U.S. to bolster its defense capabilities. The tanks are part of a broader deal to modernize Taiwan’s military.

Taiwan detects 50 Chinese warplanes and naval vessels near its airspace, escalating tensions. 22 warplanes crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, intensifying concerns.

China's recent deployment of 53 warplanes and numerous naval vessels near Taiwan escalates tensions in the region. Taiwan responds with heightened vigilance as China intensifies military maneuvers.

China’s recent military maneuvers near Taiwan, including reserved airspaces and a large naval deployment, are seen by scholars as part of a psychological strategy to pressure Taiwan, leaving the region in a state of uncertainty. Read more on the situation here.

The U.S. approves US$387 million arms sale to Taiwan, boosting the F-16 fighter fleet and communications systems in a move to enhance defense capabilities.

President Lai reaffirms Taiwan's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities amid rising threats, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan-U.S. cooperation on security, trade, and regional peace.