The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan Defense Ministry

Trump's $11B Arms Deal With Taiwan to Include Highly Coveted American Missile

The Trump administration announced a massive arms deal with Taiwan worth more than $10 billion that includes the highly coveted HIMAR rocket systems.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2025

Taiwan Condemns China's Military Exercises Near Island

Taiwan condemns China's military activities near its coast, raising tensions in the region.

Top News · Feb 27, 2025

China's Military Activity Around Taiwan Raises Tensions

China's military activities near Taiwan raise concerns as tensions escalate over territorial disputes and international relations.

Top News · Dec 10, 2024

China holds a second day of military exercises around Taiwan

China held a second day of military drills around Taiwan, with multiple exercises involving aircraft and ships, after the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, returned from a visit to the United States.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023

Taiwan's Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talks

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has welcomed the former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command who warned in 2021 that the island could face an invasion from China this decade

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

China fires waves of missiles over the Taiwan Strait, raising tensions in the region

China has fired several waves of missiles, hitting targets in the waters that encircle the island of Taiwan, after a visit from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi triggered a tense military standoff.

WEKU · Aug 4, 2022

China conducts precision missile strikes near Taiwan after Pelosi visit

China conducted “precision missile strikes” Thursday in waters off Taiwan's coasts as part of military exercises that have raised tensions in the region to their highest level in decades following a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

France 24 · Aug 4, 2022