Tag results for: South China Sea

On March 23, Taiwan News reported that a number of Taiwanese lawmakers had planned a trip to Taiping Island, which is claimed and controlled by Taiwan. The group of lawmakers is to be made up of members from the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party. The lawmakers will tour the island to inspect defense facilities, returning to Taiwan the same...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was able to complete the resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal by transferring the supplies and personnel from the Unaizah May 4 (UM4) and the BRP Cabra to a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). The RHIB then transported the supplies and personnel to the shoal at 11:09 a.m. The boat then arrived at the BRP...

At 8:38 a.m. local time, footage from an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle showed a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel using a water cannon on the resupply vessel, the Unaizah May 4 (UM4), during its resupply mission to Second Thomas Island. However, the AFP said the water cannon blasts from the CCG caused significant damage to...

On March 12, the spokesman for the Philippine Army, Louie Dema-ala, announced that almost 40,000 individuals have applied to join the Philippine Army since the beginning of the year, according to Inquierer.Net For context, there were 45,000 applicants for the entirety of 2023, as reported by Mr. Dema-ala. This comes as China has engaged in increasingly aggressive actions towards Philippine assets...

On March 11th, Taiwan News reported that the National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology collaborated with "countries friendly to Taiwan" to successfully develop a 50-kilowatt laser cannon. This laser weapon can shoot down drones, small aircraft, and other small to medium-sized aerial threats These laser systems are to be mounted on CM-32 Clouded Leopard armored vehicles. Final testing of...