The Taiwan Air Force's annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon" (天龍), aerial exercises that were originally scheduled to begin on Monday for five days have been postponed to November due to poor weather conditions.
(Full text of the story is now in CNA English news archive. To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.)
More in DEFENSE
![Taiwan's military developing boron carbide bulletproof plates: MND]()
Taiwan's military developing boron carbide bulletproof plates: MNDTaiwan's military is developing bulletproof plates made from boron carbide, a lightweight ceramic material, for use as body armor, according to an export control list released last week by the Ministry of National Defense (MND).08/04/2025 03:17 PM![Upgraded frigate equipped with advanced missiles, radar system: Expert]()
Upgraded frigate equipped with advanced missiles, radar system: ExpertThe Taiwan Navy's newly upgraded Kang Ding-class frigate is equipped with more advanced missiles and radar systems, significantly enhancing the warship's surveillance and combat capabilities, a local defense expert said Sunday.08/03/2025 03:32 PM![Think tank highlights shifts in Taiwan's defense posture]()
Think tank highlights shifts in Taiwan's defense postureThe key takeaways from the recently concluded Han Kuang military exercises include the military's evolving response to gray zone threats, efforts to secure critical maritime and air routes, and the possibility of stationing the Marine Corps' 99th Brigade in northern Taiwan, according to a Taiwan-based think tank.07/31/2025 08:58 PM
Latest
- Society
Over 300 households still without power after heavy rain in Taiwan
08/04/2025 04:38 PM - Business
U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market
08/04/2025 04:11 PM - Sports
- Business
Taiwan shares end down after bad job data, market showing in U.S.
08/04/2025 03:55 PM - Society
Survey finds signs of depression in 43% of fathers in Taiwan
08/04/2025 03:49 PM