New Google Maps Images Reveal Taiwan’s Hidden Missile Sites
WEBFeb 19, 2019 · On February 13, Google released new maps, accidentally revealing the locations of once-secret missile bases and other defense infrastructure on Taiwan. Taiwanese Defense Minister Yen De-fa specified that the imagery showed the location of a Patriot missile base in Xindian district, as well as …
Taiwan to Build Two New Missile Bases as Tensions With China …
WEBJan 16, 2024 · The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense will oversee the creation of two new missile bases to ensure that construction will be completed as scheduled. The 2026 deadline is one year away from China’s alleged plan to invade the island nation in 2027, as per US intelligence.
Missiles of Taiwan - Missile Threat
WEBAug 10, 2021 · In more recent years, however, Taiwan has begun developing and deploying missile systems better suited for strike missions, including longer-range, land-attack cruise missiles. Taiwan has pursued these programs discreetly to avoid raising concerns in the United States or the People’s Republic.
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced Monday that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China. A competitive bid was opened to potential contractors from June to mid-July this year, with a new navy command leading the initiative.
Taiwan conducts live-fire missile drills as China ramps up military ...
WEBAug 20, 2024 · JIUPENG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s military launched surface-to-air missiles in live-fire drills conducted Tuesday in response to growing military pressure from China. The exercises took place at the Jiupeng Military Base in …
Maps: Tracking Tensions Between China and Taiwan
WEBAug 7, 2022 · Over the past five days, China has been sending military aircraft and unmanned drones into areas close to Taiwan and Japan’s westernmost islands as part of its effort to intimidate Taiwan and...
Taiwan shows off missile firepower on rare trip to sensitive test site
WEBAug 20, 2024 · At the Jiupeng base in Taiwan's Pingtung County, the military test fired both U.S.-made Patriot and Taiwan-made Sky Bow III missiles into the skies as dawn broke, while a warship off the...
Taiwan Boosts Defense with Live-Fire Patriot PAC-2 Missile Exercise
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Taiwan Enhances Defense Capabilities with Live-Fire Patriot PAC-2 Missile Drill. On August 20, 2024, Taiwan executed a major military exercise at the Jiupeng base in Pingtung County, where it showcased its defense prowess by launching two U.S.-supplied Patriot PAC-2 missiles.
Taiwan Approves New Missile Bases to Counter Potential Chinese …
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Taiwan's government allocates 1.71 billion New Taiwan dollars ($54.4 million) for the construction of two missile bases on the east coast, strategically distant from China. The move follows a surge in domestic missile production as Taiwan gears up to complete advanced systems by 2026.
Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion
WEBAug 18, 2018 · Hsiung Feng IIE missiles built in Taiwan have been deployed to hit military bases in China up to 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) away, said David An, senior research fellow with the policy incubator Global Taiwan Institute in Washington, D.C.