Brian Iselin, Associate Editor- Brussels A Bold Strategy for DeterrenceAs tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to simmer, it’s clear that Taipei needs to rethink its defensive posture. Having spent years studying Asian security dynamics, I believe Taiwan has a unique opportunity to create a formidable deterrent against potential aggression. The key? A robust missile…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Taiwanese military is on heightened alert and is carefully tracking the air and naval movements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after Beijing designated seven airspace areas east of its Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, effective until Wednesday. This action is viewed as a potential precursor to a third “Joint…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer President William Lai reassured the public yesterday of the government’s dedication to protecting Taiwan’s democracy and national security following China’s extensive military exercises around the island. Lai shared his remarks on Facebook after a high-level national security meeting, responding to the announcement from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) about…
The United States military officials and analysts have warned for years that China may launch an armed attack or blockade of Taiwan, but a report released on 4th,Oct warned of non-military strategies that may be effective against Taiwan. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a Washington-based research firm, said in a report that Beijing…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer A senior defense official revealed yesterday that the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense, is seeking certification to assemble an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles beyond those purchased through US arms sales. The official, speaking anonymously, noted that a US team will visit Taiwan…
The US Navy’s elite special operations unit, SEAL Team Six, has been training to “help Taiwan” in case of a “Chinese invasion,” according to the Financial Times (FT). The unit carried out the 2011 mission that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. SEAL Team Six “has been planning and training for a Taiwan conflict for more than a year…
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) continues to strengthen its underwater warfare, and the Taiwanese-built submarine “Narwhal” (海鯤號), which was unveiled in September last year, is conducting various tests. Although the Ministry of National Defense’s public budget for next year revealed that the completion of the ship will be postponed by four years from…
Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Taiwan aims to boost its acquisition of Stinger missiles through US arms sales from 500 systems to 2,485, as reported by the Ministry of National Defense in a budget presentation to lawmakers. The army plans to assume control of the Stinger program from the navy and modify the order to include…
by Jake Sanders, Editor As tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, the need for a comprehensive study to prepare Taiwan for a potential military conflict becomes increasingly urgent. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, and Taiwan must develop strategies to fortify its defenses, ensuring that it can withstand a prolonged conflict before external assistance,…