Prototypes of 35 drones have completed testing and are ready for mass production, according to the report. More powerful drones are on the way, with the government-funded National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology contracted to develop eight types of surveillance and attack UAVs, including the Type-2 suicide drone, the report said. 02:20 Taiwan showcases … Read more
In September last year, Kendall said the US Air Force must reorganise itself to prepare for a war with China, which has been “re-optimising its forces for great power competition and to prevail against the US in the western Pacific for over 20 years”. He added: “Our job is to deter that war and to … Read more
“Full combat readiness, vigorous training, [Taiwan’s armed forces] are the guardians of national security and the defenders of freedom and democracy!” the post said. Who is running in Taiwan’s presidential race and what does it mean for Beijing? Taiwan will hold its presidential and legislative elections on Saturday. William Lai Ching-te, vice-president and candidate of … Read more
Dozens of Chinese civilian officials made a rare public appearance in military uniforms at provincial defence events recently in an effort to drum up support for the armed forces and promote military-civilian integration. Although such military reviews are regular events, one former cadre said the aim of such appearances was to keep people alert to … Read more
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