How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
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- South China Morning Postseen 18 Aug, 16:44description edited
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Taiwan’s army has for the first time used first-person view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles in a live-fire exercise, adopting tactics pioneered during the Ukraine war to strengthen its asymmetric capabilities against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The exercise on Monday highlighted efforts to broaden strike options beyond traditional firepower such as rocket systems and heavy artillery. The Army Unmanned Systems Training Command brought together six units from the military’s...Taiwan’s army has for the first time used first-person view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles in a live-fire exercise, adopting tactics pioneered during the Ukraine war to strengthen its asymmetric capabilities against the People’s Liberation Army. The exercise on Monday highlighted efforts to broaden strike options beyond traditional firepower such as rocket systems and heavy artillery. The Army Unmanned Systems Training Command brought together six units from the military’s artillery...
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A flight-tested attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model that its Taiwanese maker says could reach military targets in mainland China is meant to swamp PLA air defences, analysts said. Drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, military experts broadly agree on the utility of such low-cost systems but differ on how it could be deployed in a conflict with Beijing should it enter service. While some see greater value in targeting People’s Liberation Army forces in the...A flight-tested attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model that its Taiwanese maker says could reach military targets in mainland China is meant to swamp PLA air defences, analysts said. Drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, military experts broadly agree on the utility of such low-cost systems, but differ on how the drone could be deployed in a conflict with Beijing should it enter service. While some see greater value in targeting People’s Liberation Army forces...
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China successfully conducted take-off and landing operations of the GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 warship this month, state media said on Friday. In late October, the Sichuan conducted consecutive sea trials, according to Xinhua. “The [People’s Liberation Army’s] first shipborne reconnaissance-strike stealth UAV, the GJ-21, has successfully completed its maiden take-off and landing on the amphibious assault ship Sichuan,” Xinhua said. “It represents another breakthrough in the...China has successfully launched and landed a GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state media said on Friday. The Sichuan conducted consecutive sea trials late this month, according to state broadcaster CCTV, which did not disclose the location. “The [People’s Liberation Army’s] first shipborne reconnaissance-strike stealth drone, the GJ-21, has successfully completed its maiden take-off and landing on the amphibious assault ship Sichuan,” the report said. “It...
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Sun, 9 August 2026
4 reports- NYT World04:01first to report
Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
- Google News - Top Stories04:01
How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan The New York Times Test Marks Big Step in Taiwan’s Bid To Challenge Beijing as World’s Leading Drone-Maker The New York Sun Koo calls for Legislature to back Cabinet's unmanned systems bill focustaiwan.tw Taiwan's Sea Drone Order May Signal Shift in Maritime Defense Strategy - Subscription Growth Report dars.gov.et Taiwan advances efforts to become global drone hub with non-China supply chain edge digitimes.com
- Times of India13:04
Taiwan is rapidly building drone fleets to deter a Chinese invasion. This strategy draws lessons from Ukraine's successful drone warfare against Russia. The island aims to produce 100,000 drones monthly by 2030 for defense. Taiwanese companies are also expanding drone exports and manufacturing capabilities. This effort includes developing maritime drones and essential drone components.
- ianslive.in15:20
Taipei, Aug 9 (IANS) Taiwan is building fleets of flying drones and unmanned attack boats to repel any future invasion from China, a media report said, noting accelerating efforts of Taipei to implement a strategy learned from Kyiv.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post14:00
Taiwan’s push to build a modern counter-drone shield has come under renewed scrutiny after an official audit uncovered technical shortcomings and a key procurement programme collapsed following repeated testing failures. The developments have fuelled concerns that Taipei’s efforts to match Beijing’s rapidly evolving drone technology are being undermined by capability gaps, procurement failures and delays in building an integrated counter-drone network. According to a recent report by Taiwan’s...
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post13:04
Taiwan has signed a deal with US defence start-up Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater vehicles and strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing military pressure from Beijing. Executed through the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) – Taiwan’s government-funded top weapons developer – the agreement marks the latest in a series of moves to expand the island’s unmanned underwater capabilities. Under the memorandum of understanding signed...
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:04edited after publishing
Taiwan’s army has for the first time used first-person view (FPV) drones against armoured vehicles in a live-fire exercise, adopting tactics pioneered during the Ukraine war to strengthen its asymmetric capabilities against the People’s Liberation Army. The exercise on Monday highlighted efforts to broaden strike options beyond traditional firepower such as rocket systems and heavy artillery. The Army Unmanned Systems Training Command brought together six units from the military’s artillery...
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post02:00
The South China Sea’s contested islands could be transformed into autonomous, robotic fortresses, according to a defence proposal by the Chinese coastguard. The plan, which was detailed in a Chinese-language journal supervised by the state-run China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, envisions a maritime landscape defended by a coordinated swarm of machines instead of soldiers. The proposal comes as Beijing seeks to neutralise the growing threat of low-cost drone swarms – the asymmetric...
- slguardian.org07:15
The contested islands of the South China Sea could one day become autonomous defensive strongholds, protected not primarily by soldiers but by coordinated fleets of machines operating across the air,...
Fri, 21 August 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post10:00
Even when fully mobilised, China’s industrial system would only be able to meet 60 per cent of the country’s military demand for drones in a conflict, according to a rare study looking into the expected effects of a sudden war. The estimates were produced by an artificial intelligence model that covered a multilevel supply chain linking drone assembly plants with subsystem and component suppliers. The study also accounted for inventories, production capacity, order backlogs, budgets and...
- El Mundo (Spain)20:49Lecciones del frente ucraniano para un Taiwán que quiere abrir más la cartera y blindarse ante China
Drones baratos, guerra electrónica, redes alternativas de comunicación y ensayos contra bloqueos y desembarcos: Taipei mira Kiev mientras propone aumentar el gasto militar hasta un máximo histórico Leer
- techradar.com23:30
Taiwan turns to a small US defense startup for modular underwater drones amid growing pressure beneath the waves
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:57
Taiwan’s top weapons developer has unveiled details of its Chiang Kung, or Strong Bow, anti-ballistic missile system as it seeks legislative funding for mass production to strengthen the island’s air defences amid growing pressure from Beijing. The government-funded National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology disclosed key specifications of the locally developed system earlier this month, including its hypersonic speed, two-stage solid-fuel propulsion, guidance system and active...
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post04:00
Tokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract to buy Terra Drone’s Terra B1 system following competitive trials. The decision...
- scmp.com04:00
Ukraine conflict shows the value of nimble procurement, which experts say could help Tokyo respond to Beijing’s expanding capabilities.
- Google News - Top Stories10:54
Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version Reuters Taiwan Prepares a $7 Billion Boost to Drone Builders to Counter China WSJ Legislature to vote on competing drone procurement bills Thursday Focus Taiwan Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget Breaking Defense China & Taiwan Update, August 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post14:00
The People’s Liberation Army is increasingly embracing broader “systems-oriented warfare” rather than relying on individual weapons platforms – a shift Taiwanese analysts say could pose new challenges to the island’s defences. Instead of focusing on individual weapons, the PLA has progressively emphasised integrating intelligence, AI, communications, weapons, logistics and infrastructure into an overall combat system, they warn. “The PLA is no longer concerned only with whose weapons are...
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:06
China has made the first amendment in 16 years to its national defence mobilisation law to include a fresh focus on new technologies – a move experts said would cover AI and drones. Analysts said the inclusion would make it possible to rapidly convert emerging infrastructure, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems, into defence capabilities. The revised law, passed by the top legislature on Friday, says that “the state promotes the application of advanced technologies in...
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- focustaiwan.tw12:31
Stable foreign government demand for Taiwan-produced drones has yet to emerge despite a sharp rise in exports since 2024, while key upstream materials are still sourced from China despite the government's push to establish non-Chinese supply chains, a report published Wednesday found.
- focustaiwan.tw12:31
Stable foreign government demand for Taiwan-produced drones has yet to emerge despite a sharp rise in exports since 2024, while key upstream materials are still sourced from China despite the government's push to establish non-Chinese supply chains, a report published Wednesday found.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:55
Taiwan’s military plans to step up its cyber defences against mainland China with a new threat-hunting team and foreign expertise as it deepens cooperation with the US. The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command has earmarked NT$95.93 million (US$3.03 million) in its proposed 2027 budget to establish the team and bring foreign experts and instructors to Taiwan for advanced training. According to the budget plan, which still needs legislative approval, the programme would...
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post14:00
Pakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its ability to counter Indian drones and low-altitude threats in a future conflict. A social media video posted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed for the first time that it was operating the HQ-17AE short-range air defence (Shorad) system. The HQ-17AE is an export version of China’s HQ-17A air defence system – a wheeled variant of the original HQ-17 that was...
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:00
If mastering drone-swarm technology were not difficult enough, China is now tackling the more complex task of integrating uncrewed land, sea and air platforms, according to the country’s leading developer in the field. In an article posted on China Electronics Technology Group Corporation’s (CETC) social media account on Sunday, the company’s Intelligent Technology Research Institute said drone-swarm technology was not merely “many drones flying together”, but an intelligent, distributed...
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post14:00
The People’s Liberation Army may be seeking to give its frontline mechanised units mobile protection against the kind of drone-saturated battlefield that could emerge in a Taiwan conflict. Unverified images posted on mainland Chinese social media on August 29 show a new variant of the Type 19 amphibious 8x8 combat vehicle featuring a turret-mounted laser weapon and extra sensors alongside its standard autocannon. Janes, an open-source defence intelligence provider, reported in 2023 that...
Sun, 13 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India09:51
In a bold move, China's military is engineering a cutting-edge armored vehicle featuring laser armaments to effectively counter drones in any potential incursions into Taiwan. Concurrently, Taiwan is enhancing its drone technology and increasing defense funding at a swift rate. This evolution in military strategy illustrates critical lessons from recent international conflicts, aiming to safeguard against aerial surveillance and assaults.
- South China Morning Post14:00
Last month, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) released footage showing its H-6N bomber flying with a nuclear-capable Jing Lei-1 (JL-1) air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), offering a rare look at China’s airborne nuclear strike capability. The H-6N is one of the latest modernised variants of the H-6, the country’s only strategic bomber. Its flight carrying the ALBM during a joint anti-ship exercise was featured in a documentary by state broadcaster CCTV for the PLA’s 99th anniversary. The...
Mon, 14 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post10:48
Japan is looking to develop submarine-detecting quantum sensors for aerial drones, the latest move in a growing undersea competition pitting China against the United States and its allies across the Indo-Pacific. Released in late August, Tokyo’s defence budget request for fiscal 2027 includes research into a smaller, more capable quantum magnetic sensor, a technology that uses the properties of atoms to detect tiny changes in magnetic fields that could reveal a submarine. The project is one...
- South China Morning Post12:00
Taiwan’s military has taken delivery of 291 one-way attack drones from US maker Anduril Industries, only to discover they came without chargers and require American assistance to recharge them. The revelation involving the Altius-600M loitering munitions has prompted Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers to question the military’s procurement and logistical planning, days before the drones join other weapons systems in a three-day live-fire exercise. The controversy comes at a sensitive time in...
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:01
Taiwan has begun flight testing its newly acquired MQ-9B drones, giving the island a long-range reconnaissance platform capable of monitoring People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and grey-zone activities across vast stretches of surrounding waters. The first two of four MQ-9B SeaGuardians ordered from the United States took off from Hualien Air Base in eastern Taiwan on Monday, according to military sources. It was their first test flight since arriving in Taiwan by sea in June, following nearly...
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com07:01Japan Drones : Chinese submarines face a new challenge: Japan's low-cost drones with quantum sensors
International News: Japan is moving to develop compact quantum magnetic sensors that can be mounted on small drones to detect submarines underwater, as Tokyo looks to exp.
Fri, 18 September 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post10:00
An unusual vessel taking shape at a Shanghai shipyard has been assessed as a possible mothership for China’s large uncrewed submarines – a capability that, if confirmed, could enable Beijing to operate the drones far from its own coast for sustained periods. Open-source naval analyst H.I. Sutton said satellite imagery of the roughly 200-metre (656-foot) hull at Hudong-Zhonghua showed a large internal hangar and an opening at the stern that appeared designed to launch and recover...
- South China Morning Post12:00
China may be aiming to equip its sixth-generation fighter jets with laser weapons that experts say could help defend them against incoming missiles. At the 14th China International Defence Electronics Exhibition, held in Beijing from September 15 to 17, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Beijing Precision Engineering Institute for Aircraft Industry presented details of a “fighter aircraft laser-weapon tracking and aiming system”. According to social media posts, the booth...
- Google News - Top Stories16:55
Exclusive: US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report, sources say CNN Report: US almost boarded Chinese ship over hallucinated AI arms report Ars Technica The Military’s Bogus AI ‘Almost Started a War’ With China: Report Rolling Stone AI Error Nearly Triggered U.S. Intercept of Chinese Ship, CNN Reports gCaptain One AI Claim About a Chinese Ship Nearly Triggered a US Military Response Yahoo
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- N1 Info (Croatia)04:59
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- Le Monde (France)18:18
Officiellement, la Chine ne fournit aucune arme à la Russie ni à l’Ukraine. Mais « Le Monde » révèle que Pékin est le principal producteur des composants de millions de drones utilisés dans le conflit, qu’il livre aux deux belligérants. Y compris à des entreprises russes sous sanctions, dont les armes sont utilisées dans de possibles crimes de guerre.
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post08:00
Scientists in China have simulated a drone attack on one of the country’s major suspension bridges to determine the vulnerability of key transport hubs to modern warfare tactics. The researchers found that a drone carrying just 30kg (66lbs) of TNT could trigger a bridge collapse if it detonated within inches of the main suspension cable at the point where it meets a support tower. The targeted bridge strikes that have featured in Russia’s war on Ukraine show that warfare has shifted from mass...
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:00
When state television aired footage in July of a Type 052D destroyer launching a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile it signalled a significant expansion of the Chinese navy’s long-range strike power. The missile had previously been associated with China’s larger Type 055 destroyers. Showing it fired from a Type 052D – a class the People’s Liberation Army has built in far greater numbers – suggests Beijing may be able to spread the weapon well beyond its much smaller force of Type 055s. That...
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- kjrh.com00:26Chinese dual-use electronics are helping Iran and Russia build deadlier drones, despite US sanctions
Chinese companies are supplying dual-use electronics, engines and other components that weapons experts say are ending up in Iranian and Russian drone and missile programs.
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Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post10:00
Chinese researchers are drafting standards for autonomous satellite coordination and data sharing in a move analysts say could speed up military targeting and make People’s Liberation Army satellite networks more resilient. An expert panel convened by the Chinese Institute of Command and Control (CICC) in Beijing on September 21 approved work on 10 proposed voluntary standards, clearing the way for draft texts to be released for consultation. In an account of the meeting published last...
- South China Morning Post14:00
The US Navy has set up a dedicated command to turn its growing array of aerial, surface and underwater drones into an integrated fighting force – a capability US commanders have linked to disrupting a PLA attack on Taiwan. The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Centre, formally established on September 24 in Virginia, will develop doctrine and tactics for unmanned systems, train sailors to use them, and test whether they can keep operating under realistic conditions. In a...
Wed, 30 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post02:00
Taiwan’s military plans to spend more than NT$27 billion (US$850 million) to quadruple critical ammunition stocks to 120 days’ supply, strengthening its ability to sustain combat operations during a wartime blockade. The proposed six-year “urgent ammunition replenishment” programme, running from this year until 2031, comes as Taipei seeks to strengthen its ability to keep fighting if a cross-strait conflict cuts external supply lines. The spending proposal was revealed on September 26 and...
- nikkei.com04:30
Tie-ups target nascent industry driven by navy, coast guard procurement plans
Fri, 2 October 2026
4 reports- South China Morning Post04:30
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese commercial reactor achieves nuclear fusion with clean hydrogen-boron fuel In a first, a Chinese company has achieved high-parameter hydrogen-boron plasma control, marking a “significant and valuable” advance in research...
- Le Monde (France)04:56
La livraison de ces avions de combat de nouvelle génération s’inscrit dans un contrat de l’équivalent de 7 milliards d’euros environ portant sur 66 appareils alors que Taïpei poursuit la modernisation de sa flotte face aux pressions militaires croissantes de Pékin.
- Times of India05:09
Taiwan is gearing up to strengthen its aerial defenses with the arrival of its first two F-16V fighter jets, marking a significant step in a broader U.S. agreement for 66 aircraft worth roughly $8 billion. These upgraded jets will come equipped with cutting-edge avionics and radar systems, expanding Taiwan's fleet to over 200 F-16s. Despite past delays, more jets are anticipated to arrive before the year's end, amidst ongoing U.S.
- South China Morning Post12:00
China has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA Army Engineering University on Wednesday. On the same day, the National Defence University (NDU),...
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)16:39
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Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post08:45
A reported plan to station US defence personnel inside Taiwan’s military headquarters would take mutual cooperation into the heart of defence planning, potentially angering Beijing while raising questions over Taipei’s policymaking autonomy and military secrecy. According to Taiwanese media reports at the weekend, the Pentagon plans to send one official from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defence for Policy and one expert from the Institute for Defence Analyses (IDA) to work on a...
- South China Morning Post10:00
Built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, the People’s Liberation Army’s main attack helicopter is increasingly being prepared for operations at sea. Crews of the Z-10 are training to fly from ships – a shift that could give Beijing extra firepower in an amphibious assault on Taiwan. Manufactured by AVIC subsidiary the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation, the Z-10 entered service with the PLA Army in late 2010. It began documented shipboard trials in 2014, when Chinese navy imagery...
- Times of India13:08
Sixth-generation fighter aircraft are expected to revolutionize air warfare by incorporating advanced technologies and strong connectivity. Both the US and China are at the forefront of developing these advanced military systems. Collaborations among nations like the UK, Japan, and Italy aim to create powerful multirole aircraft. The shift to network-centric warfare emphasizes the importance of information dominance in future conflicts. As these advancements unfold, traditional combat...
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post05:00
Turkmenistan has added the FK-2000 missile-and-gun system to its growing arsenal of Chinese-made air defences, highlighting Beijing’s expanding role in the Central Asian weapons market once dominated by Russia. At least 10 FK-2000 vehicles – along with an array of other Chinese-made military equipment – could be seen in footage of Turkmenistan’s Independence Day parade in Ashgabat on September 27. Developed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, the FK-2000 is a...
- South China Morning Post13:00
Two combat-tested American drones could become part of Taiwan’s expanding unmanned arsenal as the island seeks to build a “drone shield” against the People’s Liberation Army. California-based defence technology company Aevex Aerospace is working with Taiwan’s Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC) to produce its Vandal and Onyx drones locally, combining lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine with the island’s electronics and manufacturing capabilities. Both aircraft have been...
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:30
In December 2022, a Chinese J-11 fighter came within metres of a US RC-135 surveillance plane over the South China Sea, according to the US military, which criticised it as an unsafe manoeuvre. China, however, held the American crew responsible and claimed the RC-135 had suddenly veered towards the Chinese jet despite repeated warnings. Both sides released video footage, yet neither accepted the other’s account of the incident. This and other such close encounters involved human pilots. The...
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post01:00
China is running the most systematic effort of any outside power to learn from the drone war in Ukraine, with military and defence-industry analysts typically writing up new battlefield techniques within about four months, according to a new analysis. But it usually took a year or more before those lessons showed up publicly in People’s Liberation Army (PLA) training, equipment or force structure, Lilly Min-Chen Lee and Kateryna Bondar wrote in a commentary published on October 7 by the...
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post01:00
One of the world’s biggest network service providers has opened a new subsea route between Taipei and Hong Kong to strengthen the system against repeated underwater cable disruptions around the island. Britain-headquartered RETN said the new route would take its total to six serving Taiwan: four connecting Taipei and Hong Kong, and two linking Taipei and Tokyo. “Like many island economies, Taiwan’s international connectivity relies heavily on subsea cables, which creates exposure to risks...
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:51
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Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post06:00
China is seeking public comments on draft rules that would streamline procedures for “low-risk” exports of aviation components such as engines and inertial navigation systems to give the industry a competitive boost. Such avionics currently are classified by Chinese authorities as “dual-use” items, which can serve both civilian and military purposes, and are subject to strict export licensing requirements. If implemented, “this will reduce compliance costs for an industry with extensive...
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:30
As part of the Warsaw Security Forum, the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NACO) presented an exhibition demonstrating the use of foreign high-tech components in Russian weapons, particularly in “Geran-2”-type attack drones.
Wed, 14 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post01:00
Two Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military. It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components. The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a “drone team” based on a “non-red” supply chain that excludes components and technology from...
- South China Morning Post11:00
Taiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...
- South China Morning Post17:16
The Yemeni government has spoken with Beijing about the Houthis’ alleged attempts to utilise Chinese-made technology for weapons, a Yemeni minister said on Wednesday, as the two sides’ long-running civil war escalates. “The Chinese are partners and we have discussed with them about, you know, the use of dual products,” Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba said in response to an Agence France-Presse question about reports the Iran-backed group was trying to secure Chinese components to help...
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post01:00
Chinese military scientists claim they have developed an algorithm that could help identify electronic warfare units using civil aviation flight data. The researchers said they had located two sources of interference that were spoofing their locations near Israel during the conflict with Iran. The team did not explain why they had focused on the Israeli military. The researchers estimated the locations of the two units as being near Haifa, with reported positioning errors between 10.9km and...
- koreatimes.co.kr02:23
YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi Province — Reconnaissance drones swept across the sky, searching for enemy positions. Their live footage reached a command pos...
Fri, 16 October 2026
6 reports- South China Morning Post04:15
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists say they spotted possible Israeli electronic warfare units Chinese military scientists claim they have developed an algorithm that could help identify electronic warfare units using civil aviation flight data. 2....
- shephardmedia.com08:18
US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:31
A Chinese technology firm offered to supply Russia with $2.87 million worth of drone mesh modems, an investigation by The Insider found. The equipment allows drones to relay signals between one another, helping Russian UAVs maintain control and operate deeper inside Ukraine.
- South China Morning Post09:56
China revealed AI-powered drone interceptors and other uncrewed systems at an international counterterrorism forum in Beijing this week, as security experts warned that new technologies could enable new forms of terrorism. The equipment was on display at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday and was attended by more than 320 defence experts and military delegates from 62 countries. Discussions focused on how advances in artificial...
- defensenews.com15:14
Hanwha Systems laser weapons shot down target drones during a South Korean Army demonstration, the company said.
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Sat, 17 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post14:00
Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to boost early-warning capabilities in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing. The NT$46.55 million (US$1.45 million) system will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse satellite images covering 100 sq km (38.6 square miles) within minutes, potentially cutting the time and manpower needed to track changes in PLA...
- tportal (Croatia)17:53
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Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India06:18
The US Army is implementing a novel operational strategy aimed at addressing possible conflict scenarios with China. This strategy prioritizes long-range precision strikes and bolstering military bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It stresses decentralized supply chain management and the enhancement of air and missile defense systems to protect American forces while underscoring the importance of regional alliances and logistics in upcoming missions.
- South China Morning Post14:00
China has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology. In an analysis published on Friday, the Beijing-based think tank...
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- strategypage.com05:45edited after publishing
AutoHook is a remarkable, ingenious automated connector that enables quick, efficient launch and recovery of naval surface and subsurface drones. In naval operations. These systems ensure naval drone operations are carried out safely and efficiently. Fea
- South China Morning Post14:00
A second unusual Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, raising questions over whether Beijing is developing a fleet of specialised motherships to extend its undersea operations beyond coastal waters. The smaller vessel, seen under tow on the Pearl River in images circulating online, resembles a ship about 200 metres (660 feet) long seen at a Shanghai shipyard last month that has since been launched. Both feature...
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:00
Japan says it has spotted PLA aircraft, spy drones and warships, including a supply ship that could support the Liaoning aircraft carrier, in recent days as Tokyo and Washington started drills focused on a potential Taiwan contingency. Three People’s Liberation Army military aircraft – two drones and a reconnaissance plane – flew through international airspace between Japanese islands into the Pacific before heading back towards mainland China on Monday, prompting Japan to scramble fighter...
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post14:00edited after publishing
A flight-tested attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model that its Taiwanese maker says could reach military targets in mainland China is meant to swamp PLA air defences, analysts said. Drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, military experts broadly agree on the utility of such low-cost systems, but differ on how the drone could be deployed in a conflict with Beijing should it enter service. While some see greater value in targeting People’s Liberation Army forces...
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post11:00
From the cockpit of an F-22 fighter to an aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific, the US military is showing new ways to command uncrewed aircraft over vast distances. The United States disclosed two tests this month as Washington seeks to outpace Beijing in a technology contest that could redefine air and naval power in the region. Illustrating US military advances and their potential significance for a Taiwan conflict, an F-22 pilot controlled an autonomous YFQ-44A combat drone during...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:29
Geheime Verträge, Wissenstransfer und eine neue Drohne: Ein Bericht zeigt, wie eng Chinas und Russlands Rüstungsindustrien zusammenarbeiten – und welche gemeinsamen Ziele sie verfolgen.
- chinamil.com.cn16:30
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Times of India09:36
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is expanding its drone capabilities while developing specialized Shaurya commando platoons. Infrastructure improvements, such as underground shelters along the Line of Actual Control, are underway to enhance troop safety. A substantial budget has been allocated for the modernization of capabilities focused on high-altitude operations. Training programs are designed to prepare personnel for complex border scenarios similar to past clashes.
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post13:00
China may have begun limited production of its next-generation KJ-3000 airborne early warning aircraft, with satellite imagery suggesting that three possible production examples were already parked at a factory as early as April, according to an imagery analyst. If brought into service, the aircraft could help the People’s Liberation Army to detect threats, track targets and coordinate air operations across the western Pacific, including during a potential conflict over Taiwan involving US...
Tue, 27 October 2026
4 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state media to showcase the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid-response capabilities. State broadcaster CCTV on Monday released a brief video showing the exercise in mountainous terrain and said it had been carried out with no advance notice given to the troops involved. No other details were provided. The footage – which is believed to show a missile from the Dongfeng (“East Wind”)...
- South China Morning Post01:00
Taiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone” activities, with researchers completing a simulation involving 20 aircraft, according to the island’s Ocean Affairs Council. The system, which is funded by the council, would allow different types of drones to autonomously divide tasks, plan routes and coordinate their movements while providing wide-area, persistent surveillance for coastguard operations. The council said...
- aero-news.net08:30
Taiwan Received The First Two Fighters In Early October The Republic of China Air Force expects to receive additional F-16C/D Block 70 fighter | Published: Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Aero-News Network
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:17
On Monday Helsing the German defense technology and artificial intelligence company announced the Contra AI enhanced air defense system alongside two highspeed missile interceptors. It is intended to run down Russia’s jet-powered drones and cruise missiles.
Wed, 28 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post04:00
China’s massive maritime science infrastructure – an aircraft carrier-sized floating artificial island – has officially entered its engineering construction phase. On October 18, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), the facility’s lead developer, signed a construction contract worth over 2.7 billion yuan (US$405 million) with a shipbuilder under China State Shipbuilding Corporation, according to local media reports. The semi-submersible twin-hull platform is the world’s first mobile,...
- Japan Times22:58
Palantir defense chief Mike Gallagher has said Taiwan's importance to AI development has made the island more compelling for Beijing to control.
Thu, 29 October 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)04:39
A new class of ground-based robotic systems—amphibious ground-based robotic systems—is now available on the Brave1 Market platform for the military.
- South China Morning Post13:00
China’s fourth aircraft carrier, widely believed to be the country’s first with a nuclear-powered system, could launch as early as next year, according to US researchers, as Beijing pursues a fleet capable of projecting naval and air power far beyond its shores. A launch in 2027 would coincide with the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army, with the anniversary falling on August 1. Beijing has previously used major military anniversaries to showcase developments in its armed forces. The...
- ltn.com.tw19:00
Staff writer, with CNA /Taiwan’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been grounded for inspections following a US technical notification about gearbox risks, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo （顧立雄） said yesterday.
Fri, 30 October 2026
6 reports- South China Morning Post01:00
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is distributing second-hand briefcases, salvaging screws and steel bars, and reusing holiday decorations to keep costs down as part of a thrift campaign emphasising growth through frugality. It forms part of a broader cost-cutting effort in the Chinese military under Beijing’s 15th five-year plan covering 2026 to 2030, which calls for building the armed forces through “diligence and thrift” and pursuing a path of “high efficiency, low cost and...
- NYT World04:01edited after publishing
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In China, the War on Mosquitoes Has Entered the A.I. EraUsing sensors developed for self-driving cars, a Chinese start-up claims it can track and destroy tiny flying targets while avoiding people, pets and reflective surfaces.
- South China Morning Post09:03edited after publishing
China has successfully launched and landed a GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state media said on Friday. The Sichuan conducted consecutive sea trials late this month, according to state broadcaster CCTV, which did not disclose the location. “The [People’s Liberation Army’s] first shipborne reconnaissance-strike stealth drone, the GJ-21, has successfully completed its maiden take-off and landing on the amphibious assault ship Sichuan,” the report said. “It...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:12
Drone launch carried out from Sichuan Type 076 amphibious assault ship, which is fitted with an electromagnetic catapult
- South China Morning Post13:54
China and America have escalated uncrewed aircraft deployments across sensitive Indo-Pacific waters, with mainland drones patrolling strategic passages near Japan while a US Marine detachment operates near disputed South China Sea islands. In recent days, Japan has detected an uptick in Chinese military aircraft operations in important waters that enable Beijing’s naval forces to transit beyond the first island chain. The activity coincided with large-scale joint military exercises between...
- Channel News Asia18:16
China's GJ-21 stealth drone has completed its first takeoff and landing on the Sichuan, marking what state media called "a breakthrough in China's amphibious assault ship programme"
Sat, 31 October 2026
2 reports- bne IntelliNews22:45
Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - PRC China's Communist Party has handed a Politburo seat to the general who ran the army's internal police for most of Xi Jinping's purge of his own high command.
- bne IntelliNews23:03
Credit: Umberto - Unsplash MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) expects to capture about 20% of the global market for application-specific integrated circuits used in AI accelerators next year.
Sun, 1 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:00
For decades, China has supplied African militaries with small arms and land-based equipment such as armoured vehicles, trucks and artillery. Now, it is selling them more specialised weapons, including armed drones and electronic warfare systems. Analysts noted that China’s African arms sales were shifting qualitatively to air-defence systems, armed drones and electronic warfare gear once dominated by Russia and the West. In April, four vehicles identified by defence analysis group Janes as...
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:00
A People’s Liberation Army air defence unit has for the first time intercepted two new types of missile simultaneously during a drill – including one that made a sudden change of direction, according to state television. The CCTV report on Monday said it was a rapid response operation by the ground-based Shenwei Missile Battalion – under the PLA Central Theatre Command Air Force – which is equipped with Hongqing surface-to-air missiles. It did not disclose the type of missiles intercepted or...