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The Republic of China Air Force awarded the American Institute in Taiwan a US $7.9-million contract for technical support for the AN/ALQ-184 electronic attack pod for the next 6 years.

(Liberty Times News)

The Republic of China Air Force awarded the American Institute in Taiwan a US $7.9-million contract for technical support for the AN/ALQ-184 electronic attack pod for the next 6 years. (Liberty Times News)
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YouTuber Gun&Fun shows that the Republic of China Armed Forces helmets do not provide the wearer with adequate protection.

The Armaments Bureau says the helmets offer equal protection compared to the Advanced Combat Helmet.

(CNA)

YouTuber Gun&Fun shows that the Republic of China Armed Forces helmets do not provide the wearer with adequate protection. The Armaments Bureau says the helmets offer equal protection compared to the Advanced Combat Helmet. (CNA)
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Chinese research and naval vessels were spotted near Taiwan's territory off the eastern coast of Hualien County and the outlying Penghu Islands.

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A medevac helicopter operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines was illuminated by a green laser as it prepared to land at Tainan Airport with a patient from Penghu.

The Republic of China Air Force operates from the same airport.

(ETToday)

A medevac helicopter operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines was illuminated by a green laser as it prepared to land at Tainan Airport with a patient from Penghu. The Republic of China Air Force operates from the same airport. (ETToday)
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The Republic of China Navy awards Lung Teh Shipbuilding with a US $8 million contract to maintain the Fast Mine Laying Boat.

(Liberty Times News)

The Republic of China Navy awards Lung Teh Shipbuilding with a US $8 million contract to maintain the Fast Mine Laying Boat. (Liberty Times News)
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Republic of China Navy Cheng Kung-class frigate ROCS Chang Chien confronted PLAN Type 052D destroyer Lishui near Penghu earlier this morning.

(Taiwan ADIZ)

Republic of China Navy Cheng Kung-class frigate ROCS Chang Chien confronted PLAN Type 052D destroyer Lishui near Penghu earlier this morning. (Taiwan ADIZ)
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The Sea Acceptance Test for submarine ROCS Hai Kun is delayed as L3 Harris has yet to deliver the phototonic mast.

(United Daily News)

The Sea Acceptance Test for submarine ROCS Hai Kun is delayed as L3 Harris has yet to deliver the phototonic mast. (United Daily News)
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The Penghu Defense Command tank and mortar units participated in Cheng Chiang live-fire exercises today.

Students from the National Penghu University of Science and Technology were invited to attend.

(Youth Daily News)

The Penghu Defense Command tank and mortar units participated in Cheng Chiang live-fire exercises today. Students from the National Penghu University of Science and Technology were invited to attend. (Youth Daily News)
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A U.S. Navy P-8A transited the Taiwan Strait earlier today and was tracked by the Ministry of National Defense.

(NOWnews)

A U.S. Navy P-8A transited the Taiwan Strait earlier today and was tracked by the Ministry of National Defense. (NOWnews)
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The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration deployed patrol boat PP-3552 in response to the sinking of a Chinese freighter near Kinmen.

All 12 members of the crew were rescued by a passing Chinese ship.

(United Daily News)

The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration deployed patrol boat PP-3552 in response to the sinking of a Chinese freighter near Kinmen. All 12 members of the crew were rescued by a passing Chinese ship. (United Daily News)
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The Republic of China Army held Sheng Kung missile exercises in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, with TC-2, Avenger, and Stinger missile systems participating.

The exercises featured the first ground-based TC-2 launches.

(Military News Agency)

The Republic of China Army held Sheng Kung missile exercises in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, with TC-2, Avenger, and Stinger missile systems participating. The exercises featured the first ground-based TC-2 launches. (Military News Agency)
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The Republic of China Navy will establish the Littoral Combat Command on New Year's Day 2026.

Missile boats, anti-ship missile units, and radars will fall under the command of this unit.

(CNA)

The Republic of China Navy will establish the Littoral Combat Command on New Year's Day 2026. Missile boats, anti-ship missile units, and radars will fall under the command of this unit. (CNA)
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Wellington Koo is rumored to be the next Minister of National Defense.

He currently serves as the deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council and has experience working with the U.S.

(China Times)

Wellington Koo is rumored to be the next Minister of National Defense. He currently serves as the deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council and has experience working with the U.S. (China Times)
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Republic of China Armed Forces has signed a US $254-million contract with U.S. manufacturers to maintain its communications systems.

(Liberty Times News)

Republic of China Armed Forces has signed a US $254-million contract with U.S. manufacturers to maintain its communications systems. (Liberty Times News)
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BREAKING: Taiwan has announced the dates of its Annual Han Kuang military drills.

Tabletop/digital war games: 4/19-4/26

Live fire exercises: 7/22-7/26

More to follow.

BREAKING: Taiwan has announced the dates of its Annual Han Kuang military drills. Tabletop/digital war games: 4/19-4/26 Live fire exercises: 7/22-7/26 More to follow.
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The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration has located Hung Hsin and its crew of three.

The fishing boat will be escorted to Kaohsiung and investigated. The preliminary cause for the lack of communication is generator malfunction.

(Liberty Times News)

The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration has located Hung Hsin and its crew of three. The fishing boat will be escorted to Kaohsiung and investigated. The preliminary cause for the lack of communication is generator malfunction. (Liberty Times News)
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The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration is investigating a possible signal from Hung Hsing CT2-5600 in waters near the Philippines.

The ship may be arriving in its current location in anticipation of bluefin tuna season.

(Liberty Times News)

The Republic of China Coast Guard Administration is investigating a possible signal from Hung Hsing CT2-5600 in waters near the Philippines. The ship may be arriving in its current location in anticipation of bluefin tuna season. (Liberty Times News)
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