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Regarding when the MQ-9B drones will arrive in Taiwan, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng (顧立雄) stated on March 23 that the first batch is expected to arrive in the third quarter. (Liu Wei-hung)

Taiwan Secures New US Drones Amid Ongoing Defense Upgrades

The Republic of China Air Force holds a delivery ceremony for the first batch of two MQ-9B high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles. Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien (second from left) attends. (Ministry of National Defense)

Taiwan Announces Delivery Of First Two MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Regarding joint homeland defense operations, the Ministry of National Defense has indicated that existing unmanned and anti-armor weapons remain insufficient to counter the People's Liberation Army's superior and sustained firepower. Pictured: ROC Armed F

Taiwan Defense Ministry Flags Severe Drone and Ammunition Gaps in Amphibious Invasion Scenario

Former U.S. Department of Defense official Hu Chen-tung stated that the Kuomintang risks leaving Taiwan unable to acquire critical weapons. (Yan Lin-yu)

Former Pentagon Official Warns Taiwan’s Legislative Gridlock Threatens US Arms Sales

Alexander C- Huang analyzes that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has twice told former U.S. President Biden about hopes for American support for 'peaceful unification.' Now with Trump in office, how will he respond to this issue? (Associated Press)

Beijing's Silent Skies: A Strategic Pause Ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit?

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) holds a press conference on the 'Special Defense Budget to Protect Democratic Taiwan,' with military brass lined up to advocate for Legislative Yuan approval of the 1.25 trillion NT dollar special defense budget. (Photo by Ko

Taiwan's Defense Budget Standoff Reveals Deeper Strategic Vulnerabilities

Defense Minister Wellington Koo emphasizes that investing in defense means investing in peace. (Photo / Yen Lin-yu)

Taiwan Military to Deploy Robot Dogs and Ground Drones

Defense Minister Wellington Koo revealed that the Army will extend combat training to ten consecutive full day sessions. (Photo by Ko Cheng-hui)

Taiwan Army Overhauls Training, Adopts Ten Day Continuous Combat Exercises

The United States is closely monitoring Taiwan's proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget. File photo shows HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system firing at Jiupeng Base in Pingtung. (Photo/  Liu Wei-hong)

Taiwanese Political Parties Deadlocked Over Multi-Billion Dollar Special Defense Budget, US Backs Passage

On January 26, 2026, U.S. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby delivered a public speech at the Sejong Institute in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo courtesy of the Sejong Institute website)

From “Rules” to Reality: Elbridge Colby Presses Asia Allies on Power, Geography, and Paying Their Share

The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command, dubbed the military's 'fourth service branch,' has seen personnel frequently targeted by Chinese arrest warrants, but this force now faces a major crisis affecting its combat capabilities. (Fil

Taiwan's Cyber Command Restructured, Talent Retention Problems Remain

The Taiwan People's Party proposed its party version of the "Plan for Strengthening Defense Resilience and Asymmetric Combat Capability Procurement Special Act," which was mocked by the DPP, suggesting Huang Kuo-chang could now be called Defense Minister.

The Special Defense Budget Needs Delivery Timetables and Legislative Oversight

Dongsha Island has only about 250 Taiwanese Coast Guard personnel, equipped with 120mm mortars, 40mm anti-aircraft guns and other weapons. (Screenshot from the Facebook page of the South China Sea Branch of Taiwan's Coast Guard)

Chinese Drone Intrudes Into Airspace Over South China Sea Island Controlled by Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (center) announced via social media that he held a video conference with the Ministry of National Defense about Chinese military drills around the island. (Photo / Provided by the Presidential Office)

Taiwanese President Criticizes Chinese Military Drills

Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung at the Foreign and Defense Committee meeting on the December 17. (Photo / Yan Lin-yu)

Taiwanese Military Tightens Standards for Exemption

President Lai Ching-te recently proposed a defense special budget of $1.25 trillion over 8 years. (Photo / Chang Yao-lin)

Navy Requests to Purchase Reconnaissance Drones Using Special Defense Budget

Taiwan's Investigation Bureau uncovered an espionage network established by Chinese spy Ding Xiao-Hu. (Photo / Cai Qinjie)

Taiwan Catches and Indicts Chinese Agent who Infiltrated TSMC

After being heralded as the 'World's Strongest Tank' and officially entering service in Taiwan, the M1A2T is now being criticized for its lack of a battlefield management system. (Photo / Yan Lin-yu)

US Tanks Sold to Taiwan, Slower than Original Model