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Dec 2, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Peter Ong |Alex Luck |Tso-Juei Hsu
Few geopolitical subjects are as important as the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Observers around the globe are anxiously analyzing the probability that an invasion would succeed and the closely linked question of how Beijing can be effectively deterred from attempting it. In this context, valuable lessons can be learned from an earlier failed invasion of the island by a power with overwhelming naval superiority.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tso-Juei Hsu |Hsu Tso-Juei |a Master’s Degree
The ceremony was presided over by Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), accompanied by senior officials and local politicians. Among those in attendance were National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄), Navy Chief Admiral Tang Hua (唐華), and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁).
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Alex Luck |Tayfun Ozberk |Tso-Juei Hsu
China for the first conducted what is referred to as “dual carrier op” or “photo op” with both operational Chinese Navy aircraft carriers. CV-16 Liaoning and CV-17 Shandong sailed together in close formation in the South China Sea, while twelve J-15 carrier-borne fighter jets flew overhead. Notably as many as 15 J-15B catapult-capable fighter jets were likely part of this display.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tso-Juei Hsu |Hsu Tso-Juei |a Master’s Degree |Tayfun Ozberk
The delivery ceremony for the rescue and salvage ship Da Wu (大武, ARS-571) took place at CSBC’s Kaohsiung shipyard, hosted by CSBC Chairman Huang Cheng-Hung (黃正弘) and Taiwan Navy Chief Admiral Tang Hua (唐華). Da Wu is part of a 12 units force-building initiative unveiled in 2016. Construction began in August 2021, resulting in a vessel measuring 87 meters in length, with a displacement of 3,250 tons and a top speed of 18 knots.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tso-Juei Hsu |Hsu Tso-Juei |a Master’s Degree |Jeoffrey Maitem
A PLA spokesman stated that the drills are intended to serve as a “stern warning” to those pursuing “independence.”The drills are also seen as China’s response to express dissatisfaction with the National Day address by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (賴清德). In his speech, President Lai asserted that China has “no right to represent Taiwan” and reiterated that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are “not subordinate” to each other.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tso-Juei Hsu |Hsu Tso-Juei |a Master’s Degree |Carter Johnston
The NT$647 billion (US$20.24 billion) budget was submitted to the Legislative Yuan (parliament) to be reviewed by the lawmakers in the new legislative session beginning in September. Below is an overview of the naval programs:UAVs for land surveillance and reconnaissanceThe ROC Navy seeks NT$2.414 billion to purchase 96 UAVs for land based SSM targeting from FY 2024-2028. NT$300 million were requested for purchasing 12UAVs in the FY 2025 budget.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tomasz Grotnik |Tso-Juei Hsu |Richard Scott
According to statements by representatives of the consortium, work on the future ORP Wicher is progressing on schedule, and will not be adjusted for the time being. To date, the first 300-ton mega block has been built, has already been brought out of the hall, and is being painted (as of early September). The upper part of the mega block is expected to be ready by the end of the first quarter of 2025, and the stern mega block will be built by the end of June next year.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Tso-Juei Hsu |Hsu Tso-Juei |a Master’s Degree |Yoshihiro Inaba
According to Taiwanese media, the joint search and rescue drill was conducted in the waters south of the Boso Peninsula in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture. This marks the first time that Taiwanese and Japanese coast guards have conducted a joint exercise since Japan ceased recognizing Taiwan’s ruling authority, the Republic of China (ROC), as the legal government of China in 1972.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Carter Johnston |Tso-Juei Hsu |Xavier Vavasseur
Amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te in Taiwan, the United States and Taiwan conducted unannounced and ‘unplanned’ exercises in the West Pacific during ‘routine encounters’ between the two navies in the open ocean according to a Reuters report citing unnamed sources. One source said “multiple military assets” were involved.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
navalnews.com | Alex Luck |Luca Peruzzi |Richard Scott |Tso-Juei Hsu
The Australian government in an official announcement on June 5 declared their intention to proceed with the next phase of the life extension for Collins-class submarines dubbed “Life Of Type Extension” (LOTE). The Collins-class comprising six boats represents the current submarine capability of the Royal Australian Navy.
