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
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Taiwan is increasing the potential and combat capability of its F-16s. On January 11th, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced the missile purchase. Source
On January 12th, the Taiwan National Army conducted an enhanced combat readiness training. The exercise was held during the 112th Spring Festival in Zuoying. Source
On November 18, 2021, Taiwan launched an upgraded Yun Feng / Cloud Peak supersonic cruise missile with a range of up to 1,500 km, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Source
American Science Applications International received contract for $123.68M for production of heavy torpedoes Mk 48 mod. 7 for the navies of Australia and Taiwan Source
The Kremlin is seeking new orders from China. But at the same time, the Russians make assessment – if China attacks Taiwan, world trade routes may “fall apart Source
There are fears the country may push ahead with missile development while international attention is focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Source
The Taiwanese army will start integrating a new 105mm cannon, as well as ammunition with much better penetration of its main Clouded Leopard 8×8 AFV. Source
“The construction and repair work indicate that North Korea has made some decision about the status of the test site.” Source
On December 22 the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of China or Taiwan reports increased Chinese activity of Chinese aircraft in its southwestern airspace. Source
The United States has assessed that North Korea tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile system in two of its recent launches. Source
According to information released by the US Department of Defense, Boeing will supply Taiwan with the Harpoon coastal defense system worth $ 500 million. Source
There are fears that North Korea could be preparing to take ‘another provocative action’ within a week, to coincide with a holiday celebration. Source
Taiwan is starting preparations for the acquisition of the M1A2T Abrams tanks ordered by the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Taiwan News. Source
Ahead of a major anniversary for the country, leader Kim Jong-un has been described as having ‘unparalleled courage and guts’. Source
Taiwan's Deputy Defense Minister Alex Poe said that his country is considering acquiring LCS ships from those withdrawn by the US Navy, several sources reported Source
The timing of the supposed launch coincides with a major event in South Korea. Source
The 40 M109A6 howitzers that Taiwan ordered and paid the United States for approximately $ 750 million are behind schedule and delivery, US Government said. Source
The Chinese military's progress in the field of artificial intelligence is largely dependent on having constant access to high-quality semiconductors, CSET says Source
An outbreak of the Omicron variant has been detected in the country’s capital. Source