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Lead defense reporter for @taiwanplusnews . I study all things related to Taiwan's security 🇺🇸🇹🇼

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is in New York.
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Just hours after Lai Ching-te takes office, Taiwan's military is putting up portraits of the new President. Source: Taiwan Military News Agency
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BREAKING: Taiwan's military releases more details on China's Joint Sword 2024A exercises, including a map. 42 Chinese military aircraft were reported around Taiwan, 28 crossing the median line. 15 Navy ship, 16 Coast Guard ships. MAP BELOW
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BREAKING: Finally a first look at Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine.
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WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard ships spotted just 3.2nm from Taiwan's Dongyin Island. Taiwan's coast guard issued radio warnings and dispatched vessels to intercept a group of 4 Chinese CCG ships operating in this area. Chinese vessels 14607, 14517, 14602, and 14509.
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WATCH: Taiwan issues radio warnings for Chinese Coast Guard ships operating in waters around Kinmen. Roughly 4 vessels from China were spotted.
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BIG month for Taiwan's military. Sources say Taiwan will conduct 3 major exercises from 10/27- beginning of Nov. 1. ChiangTai: Army brigade-level exercises 2. Sky Dragon: Air Force air defense drills 3. "Naval Force Exercises": Ship on ship combat Lets take a look, a THREAD.
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UPDATE: Taiwan's Coast Guard says after China released its Joint Sword B propaganda video, abnormal movements from Chinese Coast Guard ships were detected. Many ships crossed the median line of the Taiwan strait and are not patrolling in nearby waters in the form of convoys.
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First images of Joint Sword 2024-B. Taiwan’s coast guard dropping this picture showing a Chinese patrol vessel breaching restricted waters. I’m still trying to figure out where exactly this is, it’s in the outlying islands for sure though.
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Nikki Haley addressing the media here Taipei. She’s says what happened with Ukraine is a “wake up call” for Taiwan.
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Joint Sword A and B, the zones this time are smaller and all next to major Taiwanese airbases. Interesting that there is no zone in the Bashi channel.
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Anti-aircraft guns, tanks, cannons, it’s all part of the plan to keep an enemy from landing on the beach. It’s day 4 of Taiwan’s Han Kuang military exercises.
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UPDATE: Taiwan says it will no longer conduct the scripted "red vs blue" beach invasion drill. Now leaving the blue team to decide on the spot how to defend THIS IS GOOD, and I really hope this will be part of a bigger trend to better train for the threats of TODAY.
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Military sources are telling me that the 2024 Han Kuang (漢光) military exercises will have an “unscripted component”. That’s great… but what does that mean and will we see more combined arms training to REALLY practice how to defend against an attack from China ? My latest:
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RECORD BREAKING ACTIVITY: Taiwan reports 125 Chinese planes around the country since 5am Monday. 17 Navy ships and 17 Coast Guard/patrol vessels were also reported.
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NEW FOOTAGE: Taiwan's military has released a series of videos showing how it is responding to China's exercises. All 4 videos, Source: Ministry of National Defense 1. Hsiung Feng Anti-ship missiles have been deployed in S. Taiwan (I believe in Kenting?)
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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen visited the TADTE weapons expo and met with US weapons suppliers.
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BEHOLD: Taiwan’s newest domestically made armored vehicle equipped with a 105mm. 🇹🇼 There is no confirmed name for this vehicle right now. It’s 3.2~ meters tall and the military is trying to figure out how to get it under 3 meters.
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LATEST: First responders are loading up supplies to C-130s in southern Pingtung and heading towards eastern Hualien.
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The military has already been deployed and is on the way to help with disaster relief, more updates to follow @taiwanplusnews
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NEW: The U.S. has announced a $567M aid package for Taiwan, using Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), it's the largest package to date. According to Defense News, the fund will include "training, stockpiles, anti-armor weapons, air defense and multi-domain awareness".
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CONFIRMED: Taiwan’s military says 2 German warships passed through the Taiwan Strait around noon on Friday. Taiwan’s military says the situation is normal and was monitoring the transit the entire time. Original Chinese below
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BREAKING: Taiwan's total defense budget will reach a record high of 647B TWD ($19.7 billion) for 2025. Taiwan's Presidential Office says it's committed to improving the country's self-defense and working with democratic partners.
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WATCH: Taiwan’s Coast Guard in Keelung has released footage/images of Chinese ships around Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s marine corps let the media hop on aboard some of their patrol ships for a spin around Kaohsiung harbor.
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BREAKING: Taiwan’s military says since yesterday it has detected various PLA fighter aircraft, helicopters, and drones which are cooperating with amphibious ships and ro-ro cargo ships in joint landing drills near Dacheng Bay near Fujian Province, China. Photo is just for ref.
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Taiwan's military tested for the first time a land launched variant of its 天劍 missile called the 陸劍 or "Land Sword". Source: Military News Agency
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UPDATE: Taiwan's military releases images of F-16Vs monitoring the airspace around Taiwan's main island.
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Taiwanese F-16s take off from Hualien Air Force Base. They’re taking part in the annual Han Kuang exercises, Taiwan’s largest military drill.
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Taiwan to Produce Stinger Missiles? The NCSIST is looking to obtain certification to assemble the missiles. Sources in Taiwan say Washington will send a team to evaluate the country's manufacturing capabilities.
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Congratulations to Lai Ching-te and @bikhim !
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Video shows Taiwan’s Coast Guard pushing 4 Chinese CCG ships out of restricted waters. The Taiwan Strait right now is seeing thousands of fishing ships operating in the area after a fishing ban was lifted.
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BREAKING: China’s Liaoning Carrier Strike Group passed through the Bashi Channel on Sunday. Taiwan’ defense ministry says the ships are heading towards the Western Pacific. The MND is monitoring the situation.
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As per rules set by the @MoNDefense , I can now say that I was part of a group of journalists that met with Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo... and here's what we talked about:
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I usually wait for the MND to post first but 103 PLA aircraft in the region is insane. 40 in the ADIZ. Original chinese and map below:
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Taiwan's Han Kuang military exercises come to an end on Friday and I just wanted to do a thread of some of the major components we saw during the week. 1/20
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Taiwan practicing how to hit targets on the water with TOW missiles.
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Comparison: Joint Sword A: “The drills focus on joint sea-air combat-readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive battlefield control” Joint Sword B: “joint sea-air combat readiness patrol, the blockade and control of key ports and areas, strikes on sea and land targets”
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WATCH: Taiwan's Coast Guard releases video of 5 Chinese CG ships and 7 other vessels operating near Kinmen. Part of the fleet was operating in Taiwan's restricted waters, just 4nm SW of Liaoluo Bay. Source: Taiwan Coast Guard Administration
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And so it begins! Voting for Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election is now open until 4pm!
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Taiwan’s Yu-Shan LPD-1401 on display to the media/public for the first time. THIS THING IS HUGE.
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LATEST: Taiwan's military said it was monitoring PLA activity in Dacheng Bay, Dongshan.   The MND posted these photos of one of its P-3C aircraft.... I'm guessing involved in the reconnaissance mission.
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“Enemy forces” landing in a New Taipei park and capturing the area. (Peep the machine gun fire at the end )
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Taiwan’s TK-3 is also right on the money, hitting a target drone I believe somewhere off in the distance. Apologies for the short video as I accidentally bumped into the rail. Be sure to stay tuned to @taiwanplusnews for my full report.
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Ever wondered how the Taiwan Strait looks during a typhoon? Here are various Taiwan CG ships braving 7 meter high waves, and 120+ km/h wind speeds to save 8 vessels stranded by the storm.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is making a stop at TECO, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. This is Taiwan’s de facto representative office in NYC.
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LATEST: Taiwan President Tsai @iingwen has arrived at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York @TaiwanInNewYork
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BREAKING: Taiwan's military reports the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong fleet sailed from south to north along the west of the median line of the Taiwan Strait yesterday afternoon (Nov 9). Taiwan's military said it was monitoring the situation. ORIGINAL CHINESE BELOW.
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Taiwan conducts coastal defense exercise near the port of Taipei.
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NEW: Taiwan’s military is reporting a total of 62 PLA aircraft and a mix of 27 PLAN and CCG vessels operating around the main island as of 21:40 Friday night. 47 of those aircraft crossed the median line and breached Taiwan’s ADIZ
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HAN KUANG 40: Looks like Taiwan will be conducting 2 airport defense drills this year. 7/23 at Songshan Airport in Taipei 7/25 at Taoyuan Intl. Airport (TPE) The drills will focus on how to quickly prevent an enemy from capturing an airfield.
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UPDATE: Taiwan's military budget is now approved by the Executive Yuan. Total defense budget is 647B TWD ($19.7 billion), which is roughly 2.45% of GDP.
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Taiwan’s Air Force shows how it trains future pilots to survive and escape from a simulated crash.
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BREAKING: Taiwan is conducting a pre-exercise next to Taipei Port ahead of the annual Han Kuang military exercises. Today’s lesson, coastal defense !
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WATCH: Taiwan’s military test fires a PAC-2 missile as part of annual weapons tests in the southeast.
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Taiwan’s largest military drill, the Han Kuang exercise has begun. They simulate how Taiwan would defend against an all out invasion from China. Day 1 began with Naval ships leaving their port at Su’ao.
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Official Statement from Taiwan’s MND : 國防部今(14)日表示,中共東部戰區今日宣布在臺灣周邊海、空域從事軍演。對於此種不理性的挑釁行為,國防部表達強烈讉責,已依「國軍經常戰備時期突發狀況處置規定」派遣適切兵力應對,用實際行動守護自由民主,捍衛中華民國主權….
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WATCH: Apache and Blackhawk helicopters simulate an attack on Taiwan’s largest international airport.
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For smaller countries like Taiwan that face a huge threat from China, an asymmetric defense strategy is the way to go. Huge thanks to @OfficialBen_L @SpencerGuard and Mark Cancian from @CSIS for their comments.
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Taiwan's military is learning the value of asymmetric weapons in warfare by watching as Ukraine continues to push back against Russia's invasion.
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The first batch of F-16Vs will arrive in Taiwan at the end of September according to military sources. High-ranking U.S. officials will apparently come to Taiwan for the ceremony.
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期盼已久,即將要來了,台灣採購66架F-16 Block70戰機,首架機預定9月底出廠交機, 空軍除由駐美接機小組及種子教官在場之外,空軍高層將領及駐美軍事代表團都將到場應邀觀禮
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LATEST: Taiwan's military reports that a U.S. destroyer and a Canadian frigate sailed from south to north through the Taiwan Strait last night (Nov. 1st).
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BREAKING: Taiwan says a Mirage-2000 has crashed near Hsinchu county during a night time exercise. The cause of the crash is still unknown. The pilot ejected successfully and search and rescue operations are currently underway. Military suspects the plane might of lost power:
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BREAKING: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says "China's military actions/grey zone coercion are the greatest strategic challenge to global peace and stability"
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JUST IN: China's military starts Day 2 of "Joint Sword 2024A" exercises. China's defense ministry says "drills are to test the ability to seize key points and carry out joint strikes." -Reuters
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Taiwan's Thunderbolt-2000 MLRS (雷霆-2000) in action at the recent 神弓 military drills. Source: Military News Agency
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What a busy month. Transits from Germany, US, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. I hope Taiwan takes advantage and learns as much as possible through communicating with these vessels.
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Australian, New Zealand naval vessels pass through Taiwan Strait
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UPDATE: Taiwan's defense budget could see an increase of 5%. Base budget: $13.9B USD (460B TWD) Total budget (incl. special budget & funds): $19.17B (630B TWD) The budget is now under review and up for debate in the LY.
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Taiwan’s 601 Aviation Cavalry is practicing the traditional flag-flyover today ahead of Lai Ching-te’s inauguration on May 20.
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NEW IMAGES: Along with this report, Taiwan’s military has also released images of some of PLA aircraft operating around the main island. First image shows a J-16 fighter jet, second image shows an H-6 bomber. Source: Ministry of National Defense
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國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼
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66 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 56 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and southeasten ADIZ.
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Pretty big incursion today. Taiwan says it spotted 34 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval ships operating around the country. This comes just 2~ days after the U.S. announced a sale of almost 1000 "suicide drones" to Taiwan.
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Taiwan should be looking at this and taking notes. Low cost, maneuverable, unmanned, and it just took out an LST.
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Footage of the Ukrainian USV hitting the Russian Ropucha class LST.
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There it is! Taiwan’s largest flag being carried by a CH-47 and followed by a group of UH-60 Blackhawks.
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BREAKING: PLA conducts joint military drills surrounding Taiwan Island according to state media.
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NEW: Taiwan's defense ministry has responded to China's influx of military activity. Taiwan says China's recent ICBM test as well as increased naval and air incursions are another example of the "China Threat Theory".
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WATCH: After a seasonal fishing ban was lifted, Taiwan's Coast Guard is now dealing with thousands of Chinese fishing ships operating near Taiwan. It's currently searching for 3 people after a Chinese fishing boat sunk near Kinmen. It reportedly hit an unidentified vessel.
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Taiwan's F-16's practice firing AGM-65Bs and GBU-12s in a live-fire drill aimed at maintaining combat readiness. Source: Military News Agency
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@zach_ota I was at the drill. They conducted several rounds of shooting, both during the day and night. The media only saw the 1st session, and the night session. Military said they fired more than 290... as it was a 2 day drill.
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From what we know so far, Taiwanese troops are training in these states: Michigan (333 Mechanized Brigade and 542 Armor Division) Arizona (F-16 pilots) Mississippi (M1A2T squad) Any other states?
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Are soldiers from Taiwan training in Michigan?
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Taiwan’s MND just dropped this picture: One of Taiwan’s Keelung class destroyers trailing China’s Shandong carrier. We’ll have more on @taiwanplusnews at 2pm.
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UPDATE: Taiwan’s military is reporting an additional 30 Chinese military aircraft operating since 1900. 17 of those aircraft breached Taiwan’s ADIZ and/or crossed the median line. Chinese source below:
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Pretty big incursion today. Taiwan says it spotted 34 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval ships operating around the country. This comes just 2~ days after the U.S. announced a sale of almost 1000 "suicide drones" to Taiwan.
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7/23 An early morning for Taiwan's 564th Armored Brigade, moving artillery around in the southern city of Tainan. It's part of the "force preservation" component of the Han Kuang exercises.
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Plain and simple, Taiwan is not being realistic. The military needs to implement better training concepts and understand that if a conflict breaks out, it won’t be like this. My latest, with comments from @EricGomezAsia @MichaelHunzeker and @INDSRTW .
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Not realistic enough. Taiwan's military is wrapping up two days of coastal defense drills using U.S.-made TOW missiles, but many analysts say while the weapons are a step forward, the strategy is a step back. @JaimeOcon1 reports from Pingtung County.
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WATCH: Taiwan’s 1 year conscripts are undergoing their final tests of basic training. They trained 8 weeks for this and will continue to train for another 44 weeks with their assigned group.
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Taiwan's military will conduct live-fire weapons tests, including HF-3, PAC-2, and TK-3 missiles. The 3-day exercises should last from Aug. 20-22. Taiwan is also looking to test its Chien Hsiang loitering munition. Map from Fisheries Agency, Source: MNA
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Taiwan's military has changed the way they report ADIZ incursions AGAIN, now getting rid of the time in which Chinese military aircraft are operating in the zone. The MND did add borders for the contiguous zone and territorial airspace.
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BREAKING: Taiwan has announced the dates of its Annual Han Kuang military drills. Tabletop/digital war games: 4/19-4/26 Live fire exercises: 7/22-7/26 More to follow.
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AH-1Ws and AH-64s practicing how to hit targets in the ocean in Southern Taiwan, also part of the 神弓 military drills. Source: Military News Agency
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We’re here at the Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Forum. 25 defense contractors from the U.S. are here, the focus seems to be on drones.
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Taiwan’s military has released its New Edition of a Civil Defense Handbook. Inside are tips and guidelines to prepare for an “emergency”. A good way to educate the public on what to do in a variety of situations. Attached is the link to the booklet
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A nice mix of E-2K, P-3C, and C-130 planes getting ready for a military exercise in Southern Taiwan. 🇹🇼
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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ELECTION DAY: Polls here in Taiwan are just 10 min from opening!
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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Taiwan's military has told us that they will first put out this report, a map will follow soon.
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國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼
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25 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 4 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 8 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 16 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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The very first Urban Warfare Guide in Mandarin , very much appreciate all of @SpencerGuard guidance and expertise.
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John Spencer
2 years
城市防禦者迷你手冊. 保衛城市的戰略和戰術
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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1. Minister Koo really really really stressed the importance of an Asymmetric strategy....Doubling down on drones, which he said the military now has close to 4000.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
1 year
No shortage of media here at the coastal defense portion of Taiwan’s Han Kuang military exercises.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
3 months
2 years ago, if you said drones were circling around Taiwan and fighter jets were crossing the median line daily… we would’ve laughed…. But here we are. Thank you @OfficialBen_L from @PLATracker for the comments!
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TaiwanPlus News
3 months
Two Chinese drones have flown around Taiwan's main island. @JaimeOcon1 speaks to @OfficialBen_L from @PLATracker for more details.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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7/23 Soldiers in Kinmen practice firing the "Black Dragon", an M1 240mm howitzer. This thing has been around since the 1950's.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
2 months
THREAD: Here are some of Taiwan's missile tests conducted over the past 3 days. 1/ The Navy's Haifeng Anti-Ship Missile Brigade firing a HF-2.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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5. The military added that China's maneuvers and drills however are definitely shifting now towards "war preparations" (they used the phrase ”作戰的樣子“。 It's getting harder to tell whether an incident, a maneuver, or a drill is actually aimed at a war or just harassment.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
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Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration says it has established a response center and has dispatched ships to respond to the situation. Original Chinese below:
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
5 months
3. More footage of Taiwan deploying its mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missile systems.
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Jaime Ocon 歐海美
3 months
BREAKING: Taiwan's military says that it has officially ended the Han Kuang exercises as of 12:00 on Thursday 7/25 due to typhoon Kaemi. The drills were suppose to last until 7/26. The military is now transitioning into providing disaster relief, deploying soldiers to the east.
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