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August 13, 2026
A dangerous new escalation has been recorded in the Taiwan Strait; autonomous artificial intelligence agents, built on open-source frameworks, breached the government systems of…
Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming reported a very profitable Q2 26, amid the US/Israel-Iran war, benefiting from an early peak season. The carrier reported $1.45bn of revenue, up 20% on Q2 25, but…
According to Reuters, the operation also included a Navy minesweeper, which cleared a safe navigation channel to allow the vessel's transit.The Minister of the Ocean Affairs Council…
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Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines are deepening their bilateral cooperation in passenger business. Since August 11, 2026, members of the…
China Airlines (CI) removed an intoxicated passenger from Flight CI73 after he allegedly harassed a female traveler shortly before the aircraft departed for Amsterdam. The post China Airlines CI73…
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August 11, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A prominent X account known for geopolitical forecasts has reiterated a longstanding prediction that China will refrain... The post China May Skip…
August 10, 2026
To consolidate its defensive and deterrence capabilities against Chinese military pressure, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the country is increasing production of…
A drone developed in Taiwan suffered a failure during a military demonstration attended by President Lai Ching-te. During the flight, one of its tail surfaces broke off…
Network expansion in South Asia and improved connections between India and North America.
August 8, 2026
China is expanding a vast military training complex in its deserts with full-scale replicas of US warships, military bases, aircraft and even the Palace…
Three NCSIST Mighty Hornet III attack drones flew a coordinated autonomous search under Shield AI's Hivemind — built and operated by Taiwanese engineers who reached independence in under three months.
August 7, 2026
First deployment of M1A2T tanks to Taoyuan Airport highlights ongoing preparations to counter a PLA airborne operation aimed at Taipei. The post New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport…
August 6, 2026
The possible authorization by the United States government of the sale of anti-aircraft weaponry for Taiwan Armed Forces' T-Dome Project, valued at about US$14 billion…
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Eva Air is expanding its route network in South Asia and will launch a new nonstop connection between Taipei and Delhi on 1 December. The airline will operate the route five times a week with…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Shield AI and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) today announced the successful field demonstration of... The…
Airline touts route as a “convenient alternative” for transit between India and North America. EVA Air is to commence flights between Taipei and Delhi, becoming the first and only carrier to link…
TAIPEI (August 6th 2026) — Shield AI and Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) today announced the successful field demonstration of a coordinated autonomous…
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August 5, 2026
Taiwan is quietly developing a project that represents one of the island's most significant weapons programs: its new hypersonic missile, which would reportedly begin its…
From short-range missiles that threaten Taiwan to dual-capable weapons that can reach Guam, these varied systems are a key component of China’s anti-access strategy. The post China’s Growing…
August 4, 2026
Trilateral collaboration combines manufacturing expertise, quality assurance and operational experience to advance next-generation unmanned systems and strengthen global drone supply chains Taiwan…
August 3, 2026
Starlux Airlines launched its first European route on August 1, 2026, with an inaugural flight between Taoyuan International… The post Starlux Airlines launches first European route with…
August 1, 2026
The airline began operating between Taiwan and the Czech Republic with the Airbus A350-900 and plans to introduce the -1000 variant next month.
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The airline began operating between Taiwan and the Czech Republic with the Airbus A350-900 and plans to introduce the -1000 variant next month.
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July 31, 2026
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Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan.
July 29, 2026
TAIPEI (July 29, 2026) — Shield AI and Thunder Tiger Corp. today announced the successful completion of Hivemind’s first multi-asset autonomous teaming demonstration on water, validating Shield AI’s…
July 27, 2026
PARIS — An EVA Air long-haul flight bound for Taipei was forced to execute an emergency turnback shortly after departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on Monday before safely resuming…
Taiwan is signalling renewed interest in the domestically developed Teng Yun (Cloud Rider) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV has been refined into a…
July 23, 2026
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announces the signing of a three-party agreement on a “framework for future eVTOL medical transport services in…
July 22, 2026
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pratt & Whitney for GTF engines to power… The post Tigerair Taiwan picks Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 15 more A321neos…
July 20, 2026
Elon Musk dismissed reports claiming SpaceX had placed a massive order for NVIDIA GPUs worth $52 billion. The denial came hours after Taiwanese media, citing unnamed industry sources, reported that…
