The Washington Commanders have announced a new corporate partnership with tech giant Alibaba Group, which is facing scrutiny over its alleged
military
Who is Zhang Shengmin, China’s New CMC Vice Chair?
Beijing announced today that Zhang Shengmin (張升民) would be promoted to vice chair of the Central Military Commission (CMC), making him China’s
Should Taiwan Be Worried About the Pentagon’s New National Defense Strategy?
“China is the Department’s sole pacing threat, and denial of a Chinese fait accompli seizure of Taiwan — while simultaneously defending the U.S.
Does China’s Air Defense Umbrella Cover Taiwan?
Picture the scene: A Taiwanese fighter jet takes off from the air force base in Hualien, on the island’s east coast, and climbs into the sky, carrying
Taiwan Finding Hard-Kill Counter-Drone Hard to Order
At the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition, there was an abundance of counter-uncrewed air systems, or counter-UAS. Many different
TADTE Day 3: Live Updates From Taiwan’s Premier Defense Exhibition
The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition, or TADTE, will run through Saturday. Defense companies from Taiwan and around the world are
Taiwan Falling Behind China in Anti-Drone Warfare
China showed the world a comprehensive set of antidrone systems during its September 3 World War II parade. Taiwan is slowly implementing more modest
How Many Reserves Does Taiwan Really Have?
When English-language media reports on Taiwan’s military, and especially on its reserves, wildly varying numbers are used. Is it in the millions or is
Stronger Together? China’s Parade Signals Military Might and Authoritarian Unity
Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) presided over a massive military parade in Tiananmen Square on Wednesday, showcasing new weapons and equipment.
Are China’s New Underwater Drones the Future of Naval Warfare?
On Wednesday morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平), Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looked on as the
China Showcases Its Military Might With New Vehicles and Drones on Display at World War II Parade
More than 130 million Chinese watched live on WeChat as the tanks and drones rolled past Xi Jinping (習近平) and assorted world leaders. Xi was clad in a
Taiwan’s NATO Defense Spending Commitment
There have long been calls out of the Trump White House for a dramatic increase in Taiwan’s defense spending. Last week, Taiwan announced that it