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Composite view of uncrewed surface vessels and navigation screens from Ocean Affairs Council tests

Taiwan tests AI-guided uncrewed vessels with federated learning off Kaohsiung

Ocean Affairs Council reports domestically built AI navigation and federated-learning software finished open-water USV patrol trials off Kaohsiung.

TaiwanDefence · 3h ago · 3 min read

Kuan Bi-ling and Premier Cho Jung-tai at the Legislative Yuan on 2 October 2026

Indo-Pacific

Taipei attaches fisher safeguards and return clause to Philippine gift cutter

At the Legislative Yuan, Kuan Bi-ling says the decommissioned Coast Guard hull stays civilian and can be clawed back if Manila breaches the deal.

TaiwanDefence · 12h ago · 3 min read

Hai Kun indigenous submarine departing Kaohsiung Harbour for sea trials

Navy

Hai Kun submarine begins late-stage sea trials ahead of delivery

Taiwan's indigenous Hai Kun prototype ran its 23rd sea sortie and 17th dive on Oct. 2 as shipyard and navy teams push toward year-end handover, experts say.

TaiwanDefence · 17h ago · 2 min read

Army trainers present a U.S.-made ALTIUS 600M attack drone during an unmanned systems briefing

Industry

Taiwan MND preps drone buys and procurement as supplementary budget awaits vote

Defense officials say vendor briefings are done and aim for initial unmanned combat capability in 2027 once the legislature clears the NT$145.7 billion package.

TaiwanDefence · 21h ago · 3 min read

Taiwanese service members during a Han Kuang military exercise, CNA file photo

Cross-Strait

Prosecutors indict three ex-servicemen over alleged China spy network

Kaohsiung prosecutors say a retired airman used an army relative and another veteran to collect Han Kuang and armor data for Chinese handlers since 2020.

TaiwanDefence · 23h ago · 3 min read

Chinese President Xi Jinping walking past PLA members at a Martyrs' Day ceremony in Beijing.

Cross-Strait

US officials see Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 as unlikely

People familiar with US thinking cite PLA readiness delays from Beijing's anti-corruption drive and interest in Taiwan's 2028 election outcome.

TaiwanDefence · 1d ago · 3 min read

Air Force

First F-16V Block 70 jets ferry toward Taiwan after Hawaii stop

Taiwan's Air Force confirmed the first two new F-16V Block 70 fighters are due at Chihhang Air Base on 2 October after leaving Hawaii on a delayed Pacific ferry.

TaiwanDefence · 1d ago · 2 min read

A Taiwan AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer during a 2020 flight demonstration.

Air Force

Taiwan completes 66-aircraft Brave Eagle trainer production run

AIDC delivered the final two advanced jet trainers to the Air Force Academy on Sept. 24, completing a production program launched in 2017.

TaiwanDefence · 1d ago · 2 min read