ROCN’s First Tuo Chiang-class Flight II Corvette Delivered
Taiwanese Navy’s first Tuo Chiang-class Flight II corvette was delivered, featuring the swapping of STIR 1.2 EO Mk2 fire control radar with Leonardo’s NA-30S.
Taiwan News
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Taiwan tests air launched HF-3 supersonic anti-ship missile
Taiwan conducted its first test of the Hsiung Feng III supersonic anti-ship missile air-launch variant from the Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF / F-CK-1C).
Land
Defence Politics
US State Department Approves Massive Arms Sale to Taiwan
DSCA announced multiple arms sales’ approval by the US State Department, including ALTIUS UAVs, ATGMs, and artillery systems to Taiwan on its official page.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Taiwan to Unveil TK-4 Anti-Ballistic Missile at TADTE 2025
Images of Taiwan’s TK-4 anti-ballistic missile and a new radar for interceptions at the upper layers of the atmosphere have been shared by local sources.
Weapon / Missile
Taiwanese Army Tests Containerised AGM-114 Launcher
The Taiwanese Army tested a containerised AGM-114 Hellfire ATGM launcher carrying its sensors on a commercial truck for possible short-range coastal defence.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Taiwan’s First Modernised Kang Ding-class Frigate in Trials
The first Kang Ding-class frigate to be modernised, Chen De (PFG-1208), has begun its sea trials with an upgraded radar suite and air defence firepower.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
China launches large-scale military drill around Taiwan
China encircles Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 aircraft in a major PLA exercise, labelling the island’s president a “parasite” and warning of escalation.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Taiwan Reveals Endeavor Manta Trimaran Hull Kamikaze USV
A new move from Taiwan to bolster its defensive capabilities against the PLAN involves a USV based on the notes taken from Ukraine and Taiwan’s capabilities.
Navy / Maritime
Taiwan Picks XTR-102A2 RCWS as TLF’s Patrolling Weapon
Taiwanese Light Frigate (TLF) will use NCSIST’s XTR-102A2 20 mm RCWS using a pair of T-75 20x102 mm revolver cannons for patrol missions in shallow waters.
Investment
Turkish FlyBVLOS Secures ICT Technology Transfer from Taiwan
Turkiye secures an ICT technology transfer agreement with Taiwanese Accton, boosting national security, local defence production, and technological autonomy.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Fighter Dons Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles
Taiwan’s F-CK-1 fighter jet was spotted carrying the Hsiung Feng III ramjet-powered supersonic anti-ship missile previously seen on warships.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Taiwan Develops Unmanned High-Speed Surface Attack Craft
Taiwan has unveiled an unmanned high-speed craft with a displacement of 20 tons, capable of attacking surface ships as a loitering munition.
Bilateral Relations
U.S. Admiral: China Preparing for Taiwan Invasion in 2027
Admiral John Aquilino, head of Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that PLA’s preparation for a possible operation is ongoing.
Weapon / Missile
Taiwan Deploys Hsiung Feng-IIE Long-Range Cruise Missiles
Taiwan will reportedly deploy the new Hsiung Feng-IIE long-range land attack cruise missiles to deter China.
