In a recent incident over the Taiwan Strait, a Taiwanese F-16, equipped with the advanced Sniper Targeting Pod, successfully tracked a Chinese J-15 fighter jet. Source
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First convoy of 100 land-based Harpoon AShMs ordered by the US has already arrived in Taiwan, marking significant progress in strengthening the island's defense Source
The Chinese stealth fighter jet J-20 showcased its prowess during the recent Joint Sword-2024A exercise, which simulated an invasion of Taiwan. Source
In Taiwan, commonly known as the Republic of China, eight F-16V fighter jets at the Hualien Air Base suffered significant damage due to a major earthquake. Source
JH-7A strike fighters, belonging to the Chinese People's Liberation Army [PLA] Air Force, have recently been seen enhancing the capabilities of ground forces. Source
It has come to light that China is vigilantly monitoring the performance of Russia's Ka-52 Alligator assault helicopter amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Source
Currently, the first Taiwan's homegrown diesel-electric Hai Kun or SS-711 submarine is undergoing its maiden sea trials—both at the surface and underwater. Source
Rumblings spread in early 2023 following unofficial reports hinting at the delivery of J-20s to 131st Air Brigade, stationed at Luliang base, Southern command. Source
Taipei has announced its plans to retire F-5E/F, a locally manufactured aircraft that has been central to the training programs of Republic of China Air Force. Source
F-16's smaller nose cone allows the Su-35 to blind Viper's radar – this is clear from a close encounter between the two fighters about a year ago near Taiwan. Source
The US has tactically opted to prepare its F-16 Viper fighter jets through rigorous training alongside its advanced fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Source
The Republic of China Air Force, Taiwan's military aviation branch, is allocating $4.7M towards a structural safety extension assessment for its Mirage-2000s. Source
The idea of selling F-35s to Taiwan might seem like a risky chess move to the Pentagon, potentially ruffling feathers in the Chinese Communist Party's nest. Source
Breaking new ground in defense, Taiwan is fortifying its arsenal with Volcano Vehicle-Launched Scatterable Mine Systems, courtesy of a $146M US defense deal. Source
Admiral Lee Hsi-ming maintains that in a potential Taiwan situation, these carriers would prove futile for China, unable to weather onslaught of the US military Source
Chinese People's Liberation Army has carried out mock strikes on “foreign targets”. According to them, one of the targets was the aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz. Source
As a “nightmare for China”, the online publication Eur Asian Times describes the possibility of Taiwan becoming a depot for American ammunition, sources said Source
Rising tensions between China and Taiwan are opening the door to new tactics such as the use of F-16V and 50-year-old fighter in joint interception operations. Source
Taiwan and the United States have signed two contracts for the long-term deployment of American technicians to the island to complete the modernization of F-16s Source
Four Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jets shot down four F-16 Fighting Falcons in a simulated dogfight. This is what Taiwanese journalist Lu Jiongchang wrote. Source