Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Kotak International announces launch of Kotak Indo-Pacific Defence UCITS ETFKotak International has launched its first UCITS ETF focused on the Indo-Pacific defence sector, offering exposure to rising military spend...
07 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves his job, marks latest departure of a top defense leaderUS Navy Secretary John Phelan has suddenly departed his post. Undersecretary Hung Cao, a decorated Navy veteran and former congressional ca...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warrante...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Donald Trump's remarks on Taiwan arms sales with China stir unease in TaipeiUS President Donald Trump's statement about discussing arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked worry in Taipei. ...
19 Feb, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Why Trump's comment on discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concernsUS President Donald Trump's remarks on discussing arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping have caused unease in Taipei. This...
18 Feb, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering ChinaIn a bold diplomatic move, the United States has unveiled an arms deal with Taiwan that surpasses ten billion dollars, encompassing advance...
18 Dec, 2025, 07.04 PM IST
US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest everAmerica has approved a record $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. This includes HIMARS, howitzers, and drones. Taiwan aims for asymmetri...
18 Dec, 2025, 08.25 AM IST
Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defenseTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced a significant $40 billion special budget for arms purchases. This funding will be allocated over ...
26 Nov, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
Taiwan president says he will propose extra $40 billion in defence spendingTaiwan is boosting its defense with a $40 billion supplementary budget. This includes major new arms purchases from the United States. The ...
26 Nov, 2025, 06.47 AM IST
Taiwan completes initial tests of Tien Kung IV missilesTaiwan has completed initial evaluations of its new Tien Kung IV missiles, with mass production expected next year. The advanced air defens...
18 May, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanksTaiwan received the first shipment of 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks from the US, bolstering its defense against potential Chinese aggression. This d...
16 Dec, 2024, 02.59 PM IST
Taiwan says it will discuss with US how to use new fundingThe defence ministry expressed thanks to the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the package on Saturday, saying it demonstrated the ...
21 Apr, 2024, 07.34 AM IST
China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billionSaturday's announcement marks a continuation of the robust spending that has given China an increasingly powerful military that is challeng...
05 Mar, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
Taiwan to boost defence spending 10% in face of China pressurePresident Tsai Ing-wen's Cabinet on Thursday proposed T$453.4 billion ($15.42 billion) in military spending for the year starting in Januar...
13 Aug, 2020, 05.28 PM IST
- Taiwan urges US to speed up arms sales
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou urged the US to speed up arms sales to Taiwan, despite improved ties with Beijing.
11 Aug, 2008, 12.55 PM IST
- China's hikes defence spend, puts US in a fix
China on Sunday said it would hike its defence budget by a whopping 17.8% to nearly $45 billion this year, a move that will add to the unea...
05 Mar, 2007, 03.25 AM IST