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RT @TheStudyofWar: “[ISW] warned in a Thursday analysis that #China will try to “normalize using balloons in tandem with other aerial and naval” violations of Taiwanese territory “to wear down #Taiwan’s threat awareness.” @thehill thehill.com/policy/defense/4…
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RT @TheStudyofWar: “[ISW] warned in a Thursday analysis that #China will try to “normalize using balloons in tandem with other aerial and naval” violations of Taiwanese territory “to wear down #Taiwan’s threat awareness.” @thehill thehill.com/policy/defense/4…
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OSINTdefender
RT @netblocks: ⚠ Confirmed: Internet outages have been registered in parts of #Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake; the decline in network connectivity comes amid reports of power outages with a tsunami warning issued; nuclear regulator observes no issues with reactors at present 📉
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RT @netblocks: ⚠ Confirmed: Internet outages have been registered in parts of #Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake; the decline in network connectivity comes amid reports of power outages with a tsunami warning issued; nuclear regulator observes no issues with reactors at present 📉
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RT @OfficialBen_L: Video showing Taiwan’s Navy moving what is likely anti-ship missile systems:
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RT @OfficialBen_L: Video showing Taiwan’s Navy moving what is likely anti-ship missile systems:
「#海軍 #海鋒大隊 飛彈車機動前往戰術位置。」（中華民國海軍提供）
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#ROCArmedForce #ROCNavy #ProtectOurCountry #ROC #Taiwan🇹🇼 - 軍聞社 Military News Agency, ROC(Taiwan)🇹🇼tweet
Nuno Felix
There is this guy who wrote a fantastic book depicting a scenario that resembles this closely….. first thing I remembered watching these news today. “white Sun war” is amazing by @WarintheFuture
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There is this guy who wrote a fantastic book depicting a scenario that resembles this closely….. first thing I remembered watching these news today. “white Sun war” is amazing by @WarintheFuture
With large exercises like this, the PLA gets three strategic returns:
1. Normalises large-scale activity around #Taiwan, to deceive about future intentions.
2. Bullies and seeks to coerce the democratic government of #Taiwan.
3. Projects an air of “inevitability” to the region/world about its eventual takeover of Taiwan. Of course it is not inevitable, but CCP is using the same propaganda playbook as Putin in #Ukraine.
Thanks @ianellisjones - Mick Ryan, AMtweet
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Mick Ryan, AM (@WarintheFuture) on X
With large exercises like this, the PLA gets three strategic returns:
1. Normalises large-scale activity around #Taiwan, to deceive about future intentions.
2. Bullies and seeks to coerce the democratic government of #Taiwan.
3. Projects an air of “inevitability”…
1. Normalises large-scale activity around #Taiwan, to deceive about future intentions.
2. Bullies and seeks to coerce the democratic government of #Taiwan.
3. Projects an air of “inevitability”…
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Nuno Felix
RT @WarintheFuture: Another deliberate act of Russian barbarism met with more western hand-wringing, risk aversion, escalation terror and parsimony in producing resources for Ukraine. Western strategy must change - no more ‘we’ll be here to the end” but a shift to “defeat Russia in #Ukraine now”. The West’s current approach is a ‘strategy for defeat’ and another reason China feels free to act aggressively against #Taiwan and others.
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RT @WarintheFuture: Another deliberate act of Russian barbarism met with more western hand-wringing, risk aversion, escalation terror and parsimony in producing resources for Ukraine. Western strategy must change - no more ‘we’ll be here to the end” but a shift to “defeat Russia in #Ukraine now”. The West’s current approach is a ‘strategy for defeat’ and another reason China feels free to act aggressively against #Taiwan and others.
Russia keeps bombing Kharkiv unpunished - Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦tweet
The Intel Crab
RT @GordianKnotRay: 🌅As of this morning the 135-meter 🇨🇳#China Coast Guard 5303 has joined the 100-meter CCG 3302 operating west of the 🇵🇭#Philippines' northernmost province of Batanes, between Luzon & 🇹🇼#Taiwan.
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RT @GordianKnotRay: 🌅As of this morning the 135-meter 🇨🇳#China Coast Guard 5303 has joined the 100-meter CCG 3302 operating west of the 🇵🇭#Philippines' northernmost province of Batanes, between Luzon & 🇹🇼#Taiwan.
The 100-meter 🇨🇳#China Coast Guard 3302 has moved NE from Scarborough Shoal & is currently less than 60nm west of Batanes, the 🇵🇭#Philippines' northernmost province - Ray Powelltweet
The Intel Crab
RT @MoNDefense: 23 #PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, SW and eastern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
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RT @MoNDefense: 23 #PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, SW and eastern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
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Liveuamap
Correct, also in line with the logic of Kremlin in recent years
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Correct, also in line with the logic of Kremlin in recent years
If China's claims on #Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in an interview with Taiwanese media. yahoo.com/news/china-wants-t… - William Yangtweet
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RT @Defcon_Level: 44 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels, 1 Official Ship Spotted Around #Taiwan On November 4th, 2024. Yesterday Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 35 Chinese military aircraft were operating around the island:
Visit Alert Feed: 🡻 defconlevel.com/current-leve…
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RT @Defcon_Level: 44 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels, 1 Official Ship Spotted Around #Taiwan On November 4th, 2024. Yesterday Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 35 Chinese military aircraft were operating around the island:
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OSINTdefender
RT @OfficialBen_L: PLA conducts air-sea joint training around Taiwan:
MND early release states that 22x PLA aircraft have been tracked around Taiwan since 0820 local time today. 19 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.
Specific aircraft mentioned:
J-16
KJ-500
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RT @OfficialBen_L: PLA conducts air-sea joint training around Taiwan:
MND early release states that 22x PLA aircraft have been tracked around Taiwan since 0820 local time today. 19 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.
Specific aircraft mentioned:
J-16
KJ-500
Overall 22 #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0820hr today. Out of which, 19 crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ tweet
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國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) on X
Overall 22 #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0820hr today. Out of which, 19 crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
Michael A. Horowitz
Taiwan pledges to raise its defense budget to 3% GDP
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Taiwan pledges to raise its defense budget to 3% GDP
Today I reaffirmed #Taiwan's commitment, as global dynamics shift, to working with the US & global partners. Alongside efforts to raise our defense budget to 3% of GDP, we'll deepen ties with the US as we boost investment, balance trade relations & build democratic supply chains. https://t.co/RRFjGJGpbD tweet
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RT @AndrewSErickson: "Chunghwa Telecom has activated a microwave backup system to maintain communications between #Taiwan proper and Lienchiang County (#Matsu) after a #submarine #cable linking the areas was disconnected on Sunday, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said yesterday."
"Communications between Taiwan and Matsu are mainly maintained through two submarine cables: Taima No. 2 (台馬二號) and Taima No. 3 (台馬三號)."
"Last month, communications were slightly disrupted after Taima No. 3 and part of Taima No. 2 were disconnected due to natural deterioration."
"However, the nation’s largest telecom on Sunday informed the National Communications and Cyber Security Center that Taima No. 2, installed off New Taipei City, was completely disconnected, the ministry said, adding that the cause of the disconnection had yet to be determined."
"The telecom has also notified the Coast Guard Administration and requested its assistance in its investigation into whether the submarine cable was deliberately disconnected, it said."
"Chunghwa Telecom has been asked to activate its microwave backup system, through which voice and data communications between Taiwan and Matsu can be maintained, it said." ... ... ...
https://t.co/Nw1z1kZPXi
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RT @AndrewSErickson: "Chunghwa Telecom has activated a microwave backup system to maintain communications between #Taiwan proper and Lienchiang County (#Matsu) after a #submarine #cable linking the areas was disconnected on Sunday, the Ministry of Digital Affairs said yesterday."
"Communications between Taiwan and Matsu are mainly maintained through two submarine cables: Taima No. 2 (台馬二號) and Taima No. 3 (台馬三號)."
"Last month, communications were slightly disrupted after Taima No. 3 and part of Taima No. 2 were disconnected due to natural deterioration."
"However, the nation’s largest telecom on Sunday informed the National Communications and Cyber Security Center that Taima No. 2, installed off New Taipei City, was completely disconnected, the ministry said, adding that the cause of the disconnection had yet to be determined."
"The telecom has also notified the Coast Guard Administration and requested its assistance in its investigation into whether the submarine cable was deliberately disconnected, it said."
"Chunghwa Telecom has been asked to activate its microwave backup system, through which voice and data communications between Taiwan and Matsu can be maintained, it said." ... ... ...
https://t.co/Nw1z1kZPXi
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Michael A. Horowitz
RT @ChingteLai: To safeguard #Taiwan's democracy from #China's persistent infiltration, espionage attempts & united front tactics, today I announced 17 strategies for legal & institutional reforms that will help us bolster national security, secure our military & strengthen societal resilience. https://twitter.com/ChingteLai/status/1900090180138393776/photo/1
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RT @ChingteLai: To safeguard #Taiwan's democracy from #China's persistent infiltration, espionage attempts & united front tactics, today I announced 17 strategies for legal & institutional reforms that will help us bolster national security, secure our military & strengthen societal resilience. https://twitter.com/ChingteLai/status/1900090180138393776/photo/1
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Michael A. Horowitz
RT @TaiwanPresSPOX: China's blatant military provocations not only threaten peace in the #Taiwan Strait but also undermine security in the entire region, as evidenced by drills near Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, the Philippines & the SCS. We strongly condemn China's escalatory behavior.
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RT @TaiwanPresSPOX: China's blatant military provocations not only threaten peace in the #Taiwan Strait but also undermine security in the entire region, as evidenced by drills near Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, the Philippines & the SCS. We strongly condemn China's escalatory behavior.
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RT @ChinaMilBugle: Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command Conducts Strikes on Mobile Ground Targets in Middle Areas of Taiwan Strait
解放军东部战区位台湾海峡中部海空域开展对陆机动目标打击演练
On December 29, the Chinese #PLA #EasternTheaterCommand is employing fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the #Taiwan Strait, focusing on striking mobile ground targets.
The drills intend to test the troops’ capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.
12月29日，中国人民解放军东部战区位台湾海峡中部海空域，组织歼击机、轰炸机、无人机等兵力，协同远程火力，开展对陆机动目标打击演练，检验了精打击要能力。
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RT @ChinaMilBugle: Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command Conducts Strikes on Mobile Ground Targets in Middle Areas of Taiwan Strait
解放军东部战区位台湾海峡中部海空域开展对陆机动目标打击演练
On December 29, the Chinese #PLA #EasternTheaterCommand is employing fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the #Taiwan Strait, focusing on striking mobile ground targets.
The drills intend to test the troops’ capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.
12月29日，中国人民解放军东部战区位台湾海峡中部海空域，组织歼击机、轰炸机、无人机等兵力，协同远程火力，开展对陆机动目标打击演练，检验了精打击要能力。
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Michael A. Horowitz
#China - #Taiwan: The PLA Eastern Theater Command announced the beginning of “Justice Mission 2025” Drills starting today
The spokesperson of the Eastern Theater Command said the drills are "focusing on subjects of sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas" as well as "dimensional deterrence outside the island chain"
He called it a "stern warning against “Taiwan Independence” separatist forces"
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#China - #Taiwan: The PLA Eastern Theater Command announced the beginning of “Justice Mission 2025” Drills starting today
The spokesperson of the Eastern Theater Command said the drills are "focusing on subjects of sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas" as well as "dimensional deterrence outside the island chain"
He called it a "stern warning against “Taiwan Independence” separatist forces"
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Michael A. Horowitz
RT @MOFA_Taiwan: #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 1st indigenous defense submarine, the Hai Kun (Narwhal), starts initial submerged tests, marking a key milestone in boosting defensive capabilities built at home. We are committed to bolstering our self-defense & to maintaining #TaiwanStrait peace & stability.(📷MNA) https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/2017206172470980698/photo/1
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RT @MOFA_Taiwan: #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 1st indigenous defense submarine, the Hai Kun (Narwhal), starts initial submerged tests, marking a key milestone in boosting defensive capabilities built at home. We are committed to bolstering our self-defense & to maintaining #TaiwanStrait peace & stability.(📷MNA) https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/2017206172470980698/photo/1
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RT @Defense_Talks: 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐅-𝟏𝟔𝐕 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝟕𝟎 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝐬
Taiwan has received the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States, with the aircraft arriving at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
The delivery marks the beginning of Taiwan’s induction of newly built F-16V aircraft and forms part of a broader effort to modernize its combat aviation fleet. The Block 70 configuration brings upgraded avionics, radar, mission systems, and survivability enhancements designed to strengthen air-defense and multirole combat capabilities.
#Taiwan #F16V #Block70 #MilitaryAviation #AirPower
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RT @Defense_Talks: 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐅-𝟏𝟔𝐕 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝟕𝟎 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝐬
Taiwan has received the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States, with the aircraft arriving at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
The delivery marks the beginning of Taiwan’s induction of newly built F-16V aircraft and forms part of a broader effort to modernize its combat aviation fleet. The Block 70 configuration brings upgraded avionics, radar, mission systems, and survivability enhancements designed to strengthen air-defense and multirole combat capabilities.
#Taiwan #F16V #Block70 #MilitaryAviation #AirPower
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