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11/21/2024 04:33:17 pm

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Ready for China

Taiwan ‘Defeats’ Massive PLA Amphibious Invasion in Major Military Exercise

The huge live-fire war games involved the major service branches of ROCAF.

Like a chopper

Taiwan Confident of Acquiring F-35B Stealth Jets from the US to Counter China

Taiwan specifically wants to purchase the F-35B, the version flown only by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Soon Taiwan

Taiwan will Build its first Indigenous ‘Landing Platform Dock’ Warship

The ROCN LPDs will support amphibious operations and transport tanks and other military equipment.

More coming

Taiwan’s Indigenous Submarine Building Program still Needs Imported Technologies

ROCN only operates two, 30-year old Chien Lung-class SSKs as its front line submarines.

Hello, Taiwan

Taiwan Doesn’t Need THAAD, Claims Defense Minister and US Think Tank

THAAD might now be a suitable defensive system for Taiwan.

On Taiwan's wish list

Taiwan Prepared to Build its Own Aircraft Carrier to Scare-off China

Taiwan, however, has the technology and the money to build the LHD.

Hunter of PLAN subs

Two ex-US Navy Frigates Boost Taiwan’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability vs. China

Among the equipment on both warships is the AN/SQR-19 Multi-Function Towed Array Sonar (TACTAS) use for hunting down submarines.

Dominator

Taiwan Dead Set on Buying F-35 Stealth Jets from the US to Defeat Chinese Invasion

The stealth fighters will be vital in adding more muscle to Taiwan's strategy of "double-level deterrence."

 The best

China Launches Snap Air and Sea Drills in Response to Taiwan’s Planned Drills

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it monitored the joint drills, which took place outside the country's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

New jet trainer

Taiwan Begins Development of New Trainer/Attack Jet called ‘XT-5 Blue Magpie’

ROCAF plans to order 66 of the Blue Magpies.

No love for China

Japan and US Holding War Games to Deal with Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

In August 2016, the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) held its largest military exercise ever.

Dipplomatic brouhaha

Trump Shows Anti-Communist Streak by Talking to Taiwan’s President, who China Hates

The U.S. is legally bound by treaties to defend Taiwan in the event of war with China.

No love for China

War-Mongering ex-PLA General wants China to Quickly Attack Taiwan should Tensions Flare

He also said the PLA should bombard Hsinchu in northwestern Taiwan, Taoyuan (also in the northwest) and the capital Taipei (in the north) at the start of the war.

Boom!

Taiwan to Receive Deadly Mark 48 Submarine Torpedo from the US

The torpedoes will arm the two Dutch-built Sea Dragon-class (Zwaardvis Mk 2) submarines.

Not scared of the mainland

Taiwan Holds Largest Ever Military Drills Simulating Defeat of Mainland China Invasion

The massive five-day exercise is the largest ever in the ROC's histor.

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