Taiwan signals more US arms sales in the pipelineTaiwan is expecting more arms sales from the United States. Four additional deals are awaiting notification to the U.S. Congress. This foll...
15 Jan, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels, 1 shipTaiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territor...
20 Dec, 2025, 06.54 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 bolsters combat readiness, prepares for 'war of endurance' against China threatTaiwan's military is prioritizing combat readiness and overhauling training programs in response to increasing threats from China. Presiden...
24 May, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with USTaiwan plans to deepen military cooperation with the United States, focusing on intelligence sharing and joint exercises, amidst rising thr...
18 Mar, 2025, 03.31 PM IST
Taiwan says boost in defence spending coming amid China threatsTaiwan plans to increase military spending in response to growing threats from China, dedicating more of its GDP to defense. The military w...
04 Mar, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
'Impossible' for US to give up Indo-Pacific, Taiwan defence minister saysU.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific is deemed crucial due to its core national interests, according to Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington K...
04 Mar, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
Taiwan's Defence Minister warns of war, global trade risks amid Chinese military drillsTaiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on Wednesday that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be considered an act of war with serio...
23 Oct, 2024, 05.20 PM IST
Chinese blockade would be act of war: TaiwanTaiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo has warned that a real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war. This would have serious ...
23 Oct, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
China's military presence intensifies around Taiwan, triggers alertTaiwan's military is on high alert as China intensifies its military presence around the island. Six Chinese naval vessels and two aircraft...
25 Sep, 2024, 02.13 PM IST
Taiwan security bodies 'paying great attention' to Hezbollah beeper explosionsTaiwan's national security team is closely monitoring the detonation of pagers linked to a Taiwanese firm in Lebanon. The devices, allegedl...
19 Sep, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
Taiwan keeping watch after Chinese submarine surfaces in Taiwan StraitThe narrow strait that separates Taiwan from China is a frequent source of tension. Taiwan reports Chinese warplanes and warships operating...
18 Jun, 2024, 01.09 PM IST
Taiwan to receive 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles from US by year-endTaiwan is set to receive all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers from the US by the end of this year, following a two-year de...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM IST
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister saysTaiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo emphasized that Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing but is focusing on building a multi-level ...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
China ends war games, Taiwan details warplane, warship surgeChinese state television's military channel said late on Friday the drills had concluded. A commentary in the official People's Liberation ...
25 May, 2024, 03.18 PM IST
USA vice chairman of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attackedDuring a visit to Taiwan, USA congressional delegation pledged to act if the island was attacked and promised to address the $19 billion ba...
01 Sep, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Taiwan's president renews her pledge to stronger self defence during visit to war memorialTaiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen renewed her pledge to strengthen Taiwan's self-defence on Wednesday as she visited a war memorial from the ...
23 Aug, 2023, 11.37 AM IST