Taiwan Defense Update @TaiwanDefenseU
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The Republic of China Air Force awarded the American Institute in Taiwan a US $7.9-million contract for technical support for the AN/ALQ-184 electronic attack pod for the next 6 years. (Liberty Times News)
YouTuber Gun&Fun shows that the Republic of China Armed Forces helmets do not provide the wearer with adequate protection. The Armaments Bureau says the helmets offer equal protection compared to the Advanced Combat Helmet. (CNA)
Chinese research and naval vessels were spotted near Taiwan's territory off the eastern coast of Hualien County and the outlying Penghu Islands.
A medevac helicopter operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines was illuminated by a green laser as it prepared to land at Tainan Airport with a patient from Penghu. The Republic of China Air Force operates from the same airport. (ETToday)
The Republic of China Navy awards Lung Teh Shipbuilding with a US $8 million contract to maintain the Fast Mine Laying Boat. (Liberty Times News)
Republic of China Navy Cheng Kung-class frigate ROCS Chang Chien confronted PLAN Type 052D destroyer Lishui near Penghu earlier this morning. (Taiwan ADIZ)
The Sea Acceptance Test for submarine ROCS Hai Kun is delayed as L3 Harris has yet to deliver the phototonic mast. (United Daily News)
The Penghu Defense Command tank and mortar units participated in Cheng Chiang live-fire exercises today. Students from the National Penghu University of Science and Technology were invited to attend. (Youth Daily News)
A U.S. Navy P-8A transited the Taiwan Strait earlier today and was tracked by the Ministry of National Defense. (NOWnews)
The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration deployed patrol boat PP-3552 in response to the sinking of a Chinese freighter near Kinmen. All 12 members of the crew were rescued by a passing Chinese ship. (United Daily News)
The National Immigration Agency arrested six migrants on the base of the 66th Marine Brigade today. (SET News)
The Republic of China Army held Sheng Kung missile exercises in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, with TC-2, Avenger, and Stinger missile systems participating. The exercises featured the first ground-based TC-2 launches. (Military News Agency)
The Republic of China Navy will establish the Littoral Combat Command on New Year's Day 2026. Missile boats, anti-ship missile units, and radars will fall under the command of this unit. (CNA)
Finally. All 3 or 4 missiles hit targets. Will share details later.
Finally. All 3 or 4 missiles hit targets. Will share details later. https://t.co/4RxFPzMlq6
The Republic of China Army will spend US $11.3 million on parts for its AH-64E, OH-58D, and UH-60M helicopters.
Wellington Koo is rumored to be the next Minister of National Defense. He currently serves as the deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council and has experience working with the U.S. (China Times)
Republic of China Armed Forces has signed a US $254-million contract with U.S. manufacturers to maintain its communications systems. (Liberty Times News)
BREAKING: Taiwan has announced the dates of its Annual Han Kuang military drills. Tabletop/digital war games: 4/19-4/26 Live fire exercises: 7/22-7/26 More to follow.
The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration has located Hung Hsin and its crew of three. The fishing boat will be escorted to Kaohsiung and investigated. The preliminary cause for the lack of communication is generator malfunction. (Liberty Times News)
The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration is investigating a possible signal from Hung Hsing CT2-5600 in waters near the Philippines. The ship may be arriving in its current location in anticipation of bluefin tuna season. (Liberty Times News)
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The PLA has undergone a significant shift in structure today. The Strategic Support Force (SSF), created in 2015, has been eliminated in favor of the Information Support Force (ISF): 81.cn/jwtt/16302015.…
With the statement performance, it is fairly certain that M60A3TTS upgrade will go smoothly. Also makes me wonder if the purchase of M1A2T is worthwhile. Well, probably is PLA MBTs manage to land on main island.
Rich information regarding the development of Clouded Leopard 105 mm assault vehicle. Can use google translate for content below. D3 prototype with reduced height will be delivered to army for evaluation. news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/… video of the interview. youtube.com/watch?v=KLpi_p…
This is hilarious and unrealistic but then it's SCMP and their most normal article about some Chinese scientist/researcher/engineer claiming whatever.
🇨🇳🇺🇸 US F-22 fighter jet loses its stealth capability! New Chinese technology increases the jet's radar signature by 60,000 times, making it visible and targetable.
Crash course. Taiwan's military is teaching its pilots on what to do in the event of an accident. @JaimeOcon1 got close look at the training.
Low key wanted to jump in
Crash course. Taiwan's military is teaching its pilots on what to do in the event of an accident. @JaimeOcon1 got close look at the training.
- Antelope system with the TC-1, Stinger twin launcher and the Avenger system.
Good to see the ROCA has operationalised the Lu Chien 2 (TC-2 GBAD version). Roughly in the class of the NASAMS, it’ll provide another layer to the air defence coverage in the battlefield environment. For the longest time, there have only been short-range systems -
Finally. All 3 or 4 missiles hit targets. Will share details later.
The TC-2s still have not been launched🫠 Do they want better daylight to film the drill?
Taiwan earthquake: a female teacher lost her life after going back into a collapsed building to save her cat. The cat has been finally rescued after days of efforts.
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@TaiwanDefenseU Photo taken in 2019 during the TC-2C test program, erroneous reporting by Taiwanese media. def.ltn.com.tw/amp/article/br…
In the unlikely event that it does happen, I hope only double seater version will be built, looks nicer and reduces cost. (For single seater, a fuel tank to be installed in the back seat, following example of MiG-35 and FA-50)
Personally, I'd like to see the production of new batch F-CK-1s that will eventually replace the Mirage-2000s. The french jets are expensive to maintain and their capabilities are no longer unmatched (with the introduction of Vipers and domestic progress such as the TC-2C)
Although Taipei was mostly spared the effects of the earthquake, some buildings in Wanhua around the Nanjichang area were ordered evacuated—not surprising when that it one of the poorest areas in the nation. It’s a stone’s throw from @newbloommag taipeitimes.com/News/front/arc…
UPDATE: The latest official figures say 10 people are confirmed to have died following Wednesday's earthquake, while 671 people remain trapped and 18 are missing. Rescue teams are searching for people stranded in Taroko National Park at several major points along the park’s main…
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