The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), the primary armaments developer of Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND), unveiled a new attack unmanned
MARTAC signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NCSIST and Confucian for co-development and manufacturing cooperation of MARTAC’s Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) systems in
China unveiled its AJX002 underwater minelaying drone, signalling a significant expansion and modernization of its capabilities. The dedicated platform enhances blockade potential, particularly around Taiwan,
Taiwan is now rapidly developing a naval drone capability. Several types have been seen being trialled with a range of armaments. These vessels, known as
On July 28, 2025, Taiwan’s first upgraded La Fayette-class frigate was spotted departing Kaohsiung port for sea trials. Local ship spotters in Kaohsiung posted photos
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (JMOD) released the 2025 edition of its annual security report, the Defense White Paper, on July 15, 2025. In this year’s
Taiwan’s first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS), Hai Kun (SS-711), successfully completed its maiden sea trial on June 17, according to the vessel’s builder, CSBC Corporation.
U.S. Marine Corps anti-ship missiles will deploy to the Luzon Strait, a strategic first island chain chokepoint between the Philippines and Taiwan, during Balikatan 2025.
A TikTok video titled “U.S. Naval Auxiliary Prepares to Refuel Taiwanese Ship” went viral in Taiwan on March 21, 2025. Although the video was originally
Naval News provides an overview of a new set of Chinese amphibious bridging designs with ominous significance for a notional PLA-invasion of Taiwan. Satellite and
