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Cross-Strait military imbalance

Rumors of War in the Taiwan Strait
March 20, 2021

Rumors of War in the Taiwan Strait

By Denny Roy
Prospects of an imminent Chinese invasion are overblown – but that doesn’t mean Taiwan can be complacent.

Ian Easton on Military Dynamics in Cross-Strait Relations
November 01, 2017

Ian Easton on Military Dynamics in Cross-Strait Relations

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Just how likely is a war over Taiwan?
US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan
July 01, 2017

US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. government approved the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes to Taiwan as part of a larger arms package.

US Agrees to Supply Taiwan With Advanced Torpedoes
September 09, 2016

US Agrees to Supply Taiwan With Advanced Torpedoes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States is purportedly ready to approve the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes.

Taiwan Sets Up Submarine Development Center
August 04, 2016

Taiwan Sets Up Submarine Development Center

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The center is expected to design Taiwan’s first indigenous diesel-electric submarine by the end of the year.

Taiwan to Upgrade 2 Submarines
April 06, 2016

Taiwan to Upgrade 2 Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s navy is moving forward with a life extension program of two diesel-electric submarines.

China-Taiwan Relations: Toward an Improved Cross-Strait Status Quo
March 16, 2016

China-Taiwan Relations: Toward an Improved Cross-Strait Status Quo

By David J. Firestein
The status quo around the cross-Strait issue is failing the United States, even as it is failing Taiwan and the PRC.
Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power
January 06, 2016

Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power

By David Gitter and Robert Sutter
Despite a persistent security threat from China, the island’s greatest problem is domestic political wrangling.

Taiwan's Military Eyes Budget for New Submarines
September 02, 2015

Taiwan's Military Eyes Budget for New Submarines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The defense ministry seeks financing to expand the country’s submarine fleet.

Taiwan Navy Eyes New US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
July 27, 2015

Taiwan Navy Eyes New US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Taipei wants to replace its aging fleet amid a growing cross-strait military imbalance.

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