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Footage provided by Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration shows a close encounter between Taiwanese and Chinese coast guard vessels during the ongoing "Justice Mission 2025" exercises.

Footage provided by Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration shows a close encounter between Taiwanese and Chinese coast guard vessels during the ongoing "Justice Mission 2025" exercises.

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NEW: Per local media, a convoy of military equipment was sighted overnight driving from Kaohsiung's harbor to Zuoying Naval Base. The specific systems being delivered remain unconfirmed, though commentators assess the shipment could relate to long-delayed U.S. arms packages, such as the Volcano mine-laying system or launchers associated with the land-based Harpoon Coastal Defense System, both of which remain part of Taiwan’s foreign military sales backlog. 📽️: 民視新聞網

NEW: Per local media, a convoy of military equipment was sighted overnight driving from Kaohsiung's harbor to Zuoying Naval Base. The specific systems being delivered remain unconfirmed, though commentators assess the shipment could relate to long-delayed U.S. arms packages, such as the Volcano mine-laying system or launchers associated with the land-based Harpoon Coastal Defense System, both of which remain part of Taiwan’s foreign military sales backlog. 📽️: 民視新聞網

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NEW: Taiwan's Coast Guard released a video showing the interception of two China Coast Guard vessels operating in the waters near Taiwan's Dongsha (Pratas) Island on the 30th CCG vessels 3103 and 3105 entered Dongsha's restricted waters and cruised for around 10 hours.

NEW: Taiwan's Coast Guard released a video showing the interception of two China Coast Guard vessels operating in the waters near Taiwan's Dongsha (Pratas) Island on the 30th CCG vessels 3103 and 3105 entered Dongsha's restricted waters and cruised for around 10 hours.

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NEW: Taiwan's first indigenously constructed submarine, Hai Kun (711), left port to conduct its ninth sea trial moments ago. Per LTN, the submarine is expected to conduct a dive test to 150 meters. Delivery to the Taiwanese Navy is expected in June. 📽️: SETN

NEW: Taiwan's first indigenously constructed submarine, Hai Kun (711), left port to conduct its ninth sea trial moments ago. Per LTN, the submarine is expected to conduct a dive test to 150 meters. Delivery to the Taiwanese Navy is expected in June. 📽️: SETN

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This morning, the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a combat readiness patrol in the waters and airspace surrounding the disputed Scarborough Shoal. PLAN vessels involved: -Type 054A FrigateYulin (Hull No. 569) -Type 054A FrigateDali (Hull No.553) -Type 052D DestroyerNanning (Null No. 162) -Type 903 OilerWeishan Lake (Hull No. 887)

This morning, the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a combat readiness patrol in the waters and airspace surrounding the disputed Scarborough Shoal. PLAN vessels involved: -Type 054A FrigateYulin (Hull No. 569) -Type 054A FrigateDali (Hull No.553) -Type 052D DestroyerNanning (Null No. 162) -Type 903 OilerWeishan Lake (Hull No. 887)

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Additional video of soldiers from the 601st Army Aviation Brigade rapidly re-arming AH-64 Apache helicopters during an exercise in New Taipei. Jaime Ocon 歐海美

Additional video of soldiers from the 601st Army Aviation Brigade rapidly re-arming AH-64 Apache helicopters during an exercise in New Taipei. Jaime Ocon 歐海美

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Taiwan's first indigenously constructed submarine, Hai Kun (711), successfully completed her maiden dive test earlier today in Kaohsiung. This was the 7th in a series of sea trials which began in June 2025. Footage of Hai Kun leaving Kaohsiung Harbor from SET News:
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Taiwan's first indigenously constructed submarine, Hai Kun (711), successfully completed her maiden dive test earlier today in Kaohsiung. This was the 7th in a series of sea trials which began in June 2025. Footage of Hai Kun leaving Kaohsiung Harbor from SET News:

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NEW: Footage released by Taiwan's MND shows the mobilization of Taiwan's military to intercept PLA aircraft and vessels during exercise "Justice Mission 2025."
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NEW: Footage released by Taiwan's MND shows the mobilization of Taiwan's military to intercept PLA aircraft and vessels during exercise "Justice Mission 2025."

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99,657 views • 5 months ago

NEW: Taiwan has just officially commissioned 38 of its newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks into active service today during a ceremony with members of the 584th Armored Brigade in Hsinchu County. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was in attendance.
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NEW: Taiwan has just officially commissioned 38 of its newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks into active service today during a ceremony with members of the 584th Armored Brigade in Hsinchu County. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was in attendance.

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111,137 views • 7 months ago

BREAKING: First published footage of PLA Eastern Theater Command live-fire drills to the east of Taiwan as part of Justice Mission 2025:
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BREAKING: First published footage of PLA Eastern Theater Command live-fire drills to the east of Taiwan as part of Justice Mission 2025:

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83,477 views • 5 months ago

NEW: Taiwan’s Military News Agency has released additional footage of the recently announced TK-4 anti-ballistic missile defense system, including a display of the Chiang-Kong AESA radar.
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NEW: Taiwan’s Military News Agency has released additional footage of the recently announced TK-4 anti-ballistic missile defense system, including a display of the Chiang-Kong AESA radar.

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88,300 views • 8 months ago

New footage from the inside of Taiwan's first domestically produced submarine Hai Kun (711). President Lai and several senior officials toured the submarine earlier today. 📽️: Youth Daily News
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New footage from the inside of Taiwan's first domestically produced submarine Hai Kun (711). President Lai and several senior officials toured the submarine earlier today. 📽️: Youth Daily News

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30,478 views • 2 months ago

Recent procurement documents from Taiwan's MND show that they plan to begin production of the following in 2028: • 468 "reconnaissance and tactical wheeled vehicles" • 500 Clouded Leopard infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 105-mm cannons. Below is testing footage of the IFV:
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Recent procurement documents from Taiwan's MND show that they plan to begin production of the following in 2028: • 468 "reconnaissance and tactical wheeled vehicles" • 500 Clouded Leopard infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 105-mm cannons. Below is testing footage of the IFV:

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43,591 views • 4 months ago

Footage from Taiwan's MNA shows recent live-fire exercises held by the Penghu Defense Command. Javelin anti-tank missiles and M60A3 tanks can be seen, alongside other systems.
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Footage from Taiwan's MNA shows recent live-fire exercises held by the Penghu Defense Command. Javelin anti-tank missiles and M60A3 tanks can be seen, alongside other systems.

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NEW: China's Eastern Theater Command has just released a video showcasing a compilation of footage from the "Justice Mission 2025" exercise along with several new posters depicting the destruction of Taiwanese military assets. It is unclear if this means the exercise has concluded.
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NEW: China's Eastern Theater Command has just released a video showcasing a compilation of footage from the "Justice Mission 2025" exercise along with several new posters depicting the destruction of Taiwanese military assets. It is unclear if this means the exercise has concluded.

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37,054 views • 5 months ago

Taiwan’s Coast Guard officially commissioned its latest vessel earlier today: the 600-ton patrol ship Lanyu (CG 613). The vessel is set to patrol waters off Taiwan’s eastern coast. Details: • Armed with coastal defense rocket system • Max speed: 40 knots • Range: 2,000 nm • 65 meters long • 11th ship in the Anping-class
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard officially commissioned its latest vessel earlier today: the 600-ton patrol ship Lanyu (CG 613). The vessel is set to patrol waters off Taiwan’s eastern coast. Details: • Armed with coastal defense rocket system • Max speed: 40 knots • Range: 2,000 nm • 65 meters long • 11th ship in the Anping-class

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28,313 views • 3 months ago

NEW: First footage of long-range live-fire drills carried out by the PLA's Eastern Theater Command as part of Exercise Justice Mission 2025. H/T Song's Defence Watch🇦🇺🇯🇵
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NEW: First footage of long-range live-fire drills carried out by the PLA's Eastern Theater Command as part of Exercise Justice Mission 2025. H/T Song's Defence Watch🇦🇺🇯🇵

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31,496 views • 5 months ago

The East China Sea Branch of the China Coast Guard released a statement this morning confirming their "law enforcement patrol" in Kinmen's restricted waters on January 24th. Below is an accompanying video released by the CCG highlighting their activity:
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The East China Sea Branch of the China Coast Guard released a statement this morning confirming their "law enforcement patrol" in Kinmen's restricted waters on January 24th. Below is an accompanying video released by the CCG highlighting their activity:

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25,373 views • 4 months ago

Finally, China's nuclear deterrent is shown off. 📸: CGTN/CCTV
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Finally, China's nuclear deterrent is shown off. 📸: CGTN/CCTV

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40,994 views • 9 months ago

WATCH: Four China Coast Guard vessels entered restricted waters near Kinmen yesterday afternoon, per Taiwan's Coast Guard. The incursion lasted over 2 hours, and was shadowed by CGA vessels throughout. This is the 8th incursion near Kinmen in 2026. 🇨🇳 Vessels: 14529, 14604, 14527, 14603
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WATCH: Four China Coast Guard vessels entered restricted waters near Kinmen yesterday afternoon, per Taiwan's Coast Guard. The incursion lasted over 2 hours, and was shadowed by CGA vessels throughout. This is the 8th incursion near Kinmen in 2026. 🇨🇳 Vessels: 14529, 14604, 14527, 14603

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16,345 views • 3 months ago

NEW: Taiwan’s first indigenously built submarine, Hai Kun (711), departed port once again this morning to conduct its fourth dive test. Sea conditions are notably worse than yesterday, marking the roughest conditions the Hai Kun has encountered during sea trials to date. 📽️: 民視新聞網
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NEW: Taiwan’s first indigenously built submarine, Hai Kun (711), departed port once again this morning to conduct its fourth dive test. Sea conditions are notably worse than yesterday, marking the roughest conditions the Hai Kun has encountered during sea trials to date. 📽️: 民視新聞網

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17,886 views • 3 months ago

The PLA has released footage of the “joint aerial strategic patrol” conducted earlier today by Chinese and Russian air forces. The patrol involved Tu-95 and H-6 strategic bombers, as well as airborne early warning aircraft and fighter escorts. It is the 10th such patrol since 2019.
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The PLA has released footage of the “joint aerial strategic patrol” conducted earlier today by Chinese and Russian air forces. The patrol involved Tu-95 and H-6 strategic bombers, as well as airborne early warning aircraft and fighter escorts. It is the 10th such patrol since 2019.

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24,054 views • 5 months ago

NEW: Footage released today by PLA affiliated social media shows a recent "realistic combat training" in the airspace near Taiwan carried out by several H-6K bombers and J-10 fighter aircraft. The PLA statement says the exercise practiced "early warning over key areas, air blockade, and precision strikes." The release ended with the following: "Defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with concrete actions, and safeguarding the peace and happiness of millions of people, is our solemn pledge."
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NEW: Footage released today by PLA affiliated social media shows a recent "realistic combat training" in the airspace near Taiwan carried out by several H-6K bombers and J-10 fighter aircraft. The PLA statement says the exercise practiced "early warning over key areas, air blockade, and precision strikes." The release ended with the following: "Defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with concrete actions, and safeguarding the peace and happiness of millions of people, is our solemn pledge."

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27,304 views • 7 months ago

MND procurement documents show Taiwan plans to procure 2 launchers and 128 missiles for the Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile defense system. Strong Bow is part of the proposed "T-Dome" air defense system announced by President Lai. A test of the missile system is seen below:
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MND procurement documents show Taiwan plans to procure 2 launchers and 128 missiles for the Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile defense system. Strong Bow is part of the proposed "T-Dome" air defense system announced by President Lai. A test of the missile system is seen below:

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16,890 views • 4 months ago

NEW: CSBC has released the first footage from the maiden dive test of Taiwan’s first indigenously built submarine, Hai Kun (711).
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NEW: CSBC has released the first footage from the maiden dive test of Taiwan’s first indigenously built submarine, Hai Kun (711).

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16,189 views • 3 months ago

NEW: According to Chinese media, the PLAN’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, CNS Sichuan (Hull 51), departed this morning, November 14th, for its first sea trial. The trial will focus the reliability of the ship’s propulsion, electrical, and other onboard systems.
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NEW: According to Chinese media, the PLAN’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, CNS Sichuan (Hull 51), departed this morning, November 14th, for its first sea trial. The trial will focus the reliability of the ship’s propulsion, electrical, and other onboard systems.

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23,027 views • 6 months ago