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Nov 24, 2020 · Taiwan Launches 1st Mine Laying Ship for ROC Navy - Naval News. A launching ceremony was held on August 4th at Taiwanese shipbuilder Lungteh Shipbuilding for the 1st Min Jiang-class mine laying ships. The new class is being built for the Republic of China (ROC) Navy. www.navalnews.com.
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Dec 24, 2014 · Taiwan Launches Its First Indigenous Submarine - Naval News. Taiwan's first Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS), Hai Kun (SS-711) , was launched today at the CSBC shipyard in Kaohsiung. www.navalnews.com. Hai Kun has been launched and will start harbour trials, ahead of sea trials planned for later this year.
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Dec 24, 2014 · The 10,000 tons amphibious vessel is set to be delivered to the Republic of China Navy (ROC or Taiwan Navy) in April 2022. www.navalnews.com CSBC’s LPD features a modern design, with two enclosed masts which appear similar in concept to the Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensors (AEM/S) found aboard the San Antonio-class (LPD 17) of the U.S. Navy.
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Dec 22, 2022 · Taiwan has been negotiating with the French Directorate General of Armaments (Direction générale de l’armement, DGA) for the upgrade of the Kang Ding class, the Taiwanese variant of the La Fayette frigates. Taiwan has a $1,37 billion budget for this upgrade, and the program will start this year in 2022.
Taiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near island | DefenceTalk
Nov 4, 2024 · VIEWS. Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out “long-distance” training flights. China has ramped up military activity around Taiwan in recent years as Beijing pressures Taipei to accept its claims of sovereignty over the island.
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Dec 24, 2014 · But finally the Taiwannews article refers to Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Chiang Cheng-kuo: "according to the Navy official. While the Chinese ships had between 70 and 180 crew members each, Taiwan’s Navy vessels have between 200 to 300 naval staff each, revealing a considerable difference in cost, Chiang said.
Taiwan president says ‘won’t yield an inch’ in defence of island’s ...
Oct 25, 2024 · 14. VIEWS. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday the island will not cede an inch of its territory, as China maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty. Lai made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.
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China launches live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait | DefenceTalk
Oct 22, 2024 · 0. 14. VIEWS. China’s military began a live-fire exercise near Taiwan on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging large-scale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war. China’s Communist Party has never ruled the island, but it claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has said it will ...
China military encircles Taiwan in ‘warning’ drills
Oct 14, 2024 · Taiwan’s defence ministry said Monday that 25 Chinese aircraft and seven navy vessels were detected around the island in the 26 hours to 8:00 am (0000 GMT). ‘Feel a bit numb’ Lieutenant Colonel Fu Zhengnan, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Military Sciences, said in a video shared by state media that the drills could “switch from ...