Naval Unmanned Systems Showcased at Taiwan’s Defense Show
Here are some of the unmanned naval systems showcased at TADTE, Taiwan’s defense show held in September 2023.
Here are some of the unmanned naval systems showcased at TADTE, Taiwan’s defense show held in September 2023.
On September 28, the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) christened the first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS), the future ROCS Hai Kung (SS-711). According to the
Marine Jet Power (MJP) announced the continuation of the strategic partnership with Lungteh Shipyard to produce more Tuo Chiang-class Corvette for Taiwan’s Coastal Defense.
The updated design of Taiwan’s New Light Frigate is larger and heavier in order to accommodate more weapon and sensor systems…
Taiwan is set to start construction of two 2,500-ton Light Frigates in June following a contract awarded to a local shipbuilder this month.
China’s aircraft carrier Shandong and other naval assets of the PLAN are conducting a large scale exercise around Taiwan.

Taiwan’s first “Indigenous Defense Submarine” is set to be launched in September this year.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) ran a wargame of China invading Taiwan in the year 2026.

The Taiwan Navy (ROC Navy) has allocated a budget of 43.1 billion New Taiwan dollars (1.37 billion USD) to upgrade its 6 Kang Ding-class (La Fayette) frigates starting in 2022.
Ship spotter photo shows Taiwan Navy’s test ship Kaohsiung (LCC-1) equipped with a new variant of the Sea Oryx missile system.