New Variant of Sea Oryx CIWS Spotted aboard Taiwan’s Test Ship
Ship spotter photo shows Taiwan Navy's test ship Kaohsiung (LCC-1) equipped with a new variant of the Sea Oryx missile system.
Taiwan conducts Han Kuang 2022 large-scale exercise
Taiwanese Armed Forces carried out live-fire part of the annual Han Kuang exercises (漢光演習) across Taiwan and its outlying islands between 26 and 29 July 2022.
Taiwan test-fires Anti-ship missile from Coast Guard Vessel
On May 27, 2022, the Military News Agency (MNA), operated by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND), reported that Hsiung Feng II ASM was launched by an Anping-class Coast Guard ship, the Anping (CG -601).
Taiwan’s New Domestic Frigate Project Hits Roadblock
According to local media, Taiwan's project to build the 4500-ton new generation frigate has been stalled due to budget issues.
Taiwan’s Plan to Purchase MH-60R May be Stalling
Taiwanese media Liberty Times Net stated on February 22, 2022, that Taiwan's plan to purchase 12 MH-60R ASW Helicopters may be on hold.
Taiwan to Upgrade Kang Ding-class Frigates with French Assistance
The Taiwanese navy (ROC Navy) provisioned a 43.1 billion New Taiwan Dollar (1.37 billion USD) budget to upgrade its 6 La Fayette type, Kang Ding-class, frigates from 2022.
Taiwan to complete IDS submarine pressure hull assembly by June
According to the latest Taiwanese cabinet report, the assembly of pressure hull blocks for the indigenous submarine is expected to be finished by the end of June 2022.
Taiwan Approves Extra $8 bln Budget for Weapons Procurement
On January 11, Taiwan's parliament approved a NT$236.95 billion (US$8.55 billion) special budget for weapons procurement.
Taiwan Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Third Catamaran Patrol Vessel
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) took delivery of its third Anping-class patrol vessel and launched the 4th ship of the class on October 28 2021.
Taiwan’s 2022 defense budget: An overview of the new naval programs
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) submitted a budget proposal of NT$471.7 billion (US$17.05 billion) to the parliament for the procurement of defense systems on August 31.