Institute for National Defence and Security Research

Taiwan to get first US Abrams tanks after years of delay. But can they take on the PLA?

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Taiwan to get first US Abrams tanks after years of delay. But can they take on the PLA?

Taiwan will receive the first batch of its long-awaited M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States by the end of this year, according to the island’s defence ministry. The initial batch of 108 battle tanks was approved for sale in 2019, as Taiwan sought to boost its ability to fend off a landing … Read more

Why did a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine suddenly surface in the Taiwan Strait?

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Why did a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine suddenly surface in the Taiwan Strait?

Taiwanese military experts suspected the submarine was a Type 094, based on photos taken by the fishing crews. They said the submarine could have surfaced for routine maintenance, a technical malfunction, changes in underwater topography, or a deliberate show of force. “Nuclear submarines like the Type 094 have specialised missions and typically avoid surfacing due … Read more