Taiwan deploys first squadron of F-16 jets amid China's military aggression

Nov 18, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], November 18 : Taiwan on Thursday deployed the most advanced version of the US-made F-16 fighter jet in its defence force, a...

Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels

Apr 19, 2024

The Ministry of National Defence of Taiwan tracked six Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday (April...

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships encircling it

May 09, 2024

Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Thursday that it tracked 23 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6...

Amid rising tensions in Taiwan Strait, US says will continue to assist Taipei in self-defence

May 25, 2021

Washington [US], May 25 : Amid escalating tensions in Taiwan Strait, the United States on Tuesday said it will continue to assist Taiwan in...

Chinese warplane enters Taiwan air defence zone amid rising tensions in Taiwan Strait

Jun 05, 2021

Tapei [Taiwan], June 5 : In yet another intrusion by Beijing amid escalating tensions in Taiwan Strait, a Chinese warplane entered Taiwan's air defence...

Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan unveils record defence budget

Aug 14, 2020

Taipei [Taiwan], August 14 : As tensions with China escalates, Taiwan has unveiled a budget with a 10 per cent increase in defence spending...