The DPP’s National Defense Agenda (2015)
Frequently Accessed DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 1 – DPP’s Defense Agenda DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 4 – New Chapter for Taiwan‐U.S. Defense Partnership DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 5 – China’s Military Threats against Taiwan in 2025 DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper 6 – New Generation of Soldiers DPP Defense Policy Blue Paper […]
2015 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report to Congress on the military power of China. 2015 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PDF) One major section (beginning on page 56) is called Force Modernization for a Taiwan Contingency. Security in the Taiwan Strait is largely a […]
Chen Yeong-kang becomes Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of National Defense
Admiral Chen Yeong-kang became Taiwan’s new Deputy Minister of National Defense (Policy) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Chen replaced Andrew Hsia, who stepped down to became Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council in January of 2015. Chen’s former posts in the military include serving as Navy Commander, as head of the Republic of China Defense […]
Kao Kuang-chi becomes Taiwan Minister of National Defense
Admiral Kao Kuang-chi became Taiwan’s new Minister of National Defense on Friday, January 30, 2015. Kao replaced Yen Ming, who had held the post since August of 2013. Kao, a former Navy commander and chief of the General Staff, will use his expertise to help carry out an indigenous submarine program and downsize the country’s […]
F-16C/D jet fighters still a consideration: Defense Ministry
The procurement of F-16 C/D fighter jets from the United States is still an option to beef up Taiwan’s defense capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense said Monday, dismissing a report that the military has decided not to purchase the aircraft. Source: Central News Agency
US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2014 to Examine Taiwan’s National Security Plans, Arms Sales & Security Cooperation, and Indigenous Submarine Programs
The US-Taiwan Business Council has announced that it will host the 13th annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia from October 5-7, 2014. This conference focuses on U.S.-Taiwan defense and military cooperation, as well as on Taiwan’s future defense and national security needs. The 2014 conference will consider Taiwan’s role in the U.S. strategic […]