Taiwan's air force displayed its submarine hunting and early warning capabilities, showcasing its armed-to-the-teeth submarine hunters and early warning and control aircraft. This comes amid heightened Chinese military activity around Taiwan, with over 300 aircraft and 135 warships detected in January. The U.S. and Japan also conducted large-scale exercises, including dual carrier operations east of Taiwan, with two U.S. supercarriers and Japan's defense force participating. Additionally, the Taiwan Defense Ministry reported 8 Chinese military planes crossing the Taiwan Strait median line in the past 24 hours, and significant PLA activity around Taiwan was observed, with 33 aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels detected operating around the country. The situation reflects increased tensions in the region, with the U.S. Navy keeping two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Philippine Sea to train with Japan.
U.S. Navy keeping two aircraft carrier strike groups in Philippine Sea to train with Japanese — only one remains in Middle East after Ford went home. https://t.co/iWciWBrLma
Two #USNavy carriers join #Japan destroyer on Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea on Jan. 31 The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Theodore Roosevelt CSG and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea,… https://t.co/8dOXrthDHX
Updated map tracking increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan🔥 January ended with a bang. Beijing dispatched 33 aircraft & 14 entered the air defense zone—the largest incursion in 3 months. I'm always iterating to improve these & made a few changes based on feedback: https://t.co/K79YoZQptZ
As Beijing’s air defense identification zone incursions have increased in scale since 2020, so too have Taipei’s response to and public reporting of the incidents changed — which have largely been steps backward. https://t.co/4f7D1b09UC
Significant #PLA activity around #Taiwan today 33 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were detected operating around Taiwan up until 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 14 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces monitored the… https://t.co/xwXkCQFwiE
🔴 TAIWAN DEFENSE MINISTRY REPORTS 8 CHINESE MILITARY PLANES CROSSING TAIWAN STRAIT MEDIAN LINE IN PAST 24 HOURS
CHM @RepMcCaul: “Between military fly-bys and now civilian flights close to the median line, the CCP continues to threaten #Taiwan and unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. We must stand with Taiwan against this aggression.” https://t.co/6kkXnnd6k4
Since 2020, much of China’s gray zone pressure has centered around flight incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. https://t.co/3FbAgn6mgT
U.S. & Japan carried out a large-scale exercise today, including dual carrier operations east of Taiwan. 2 U.S. carrier strike groups participated, led by flagships USS CARL VINSON & USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Strong show of force amid elevated Chinese & Russian military activity. https://t.co/ZB1pITxVOM
Map shows paths of Chinese balloons over Taiwan ADIZ https://t.co/jq8AV6B5W9
Two U.S. supercarriers are drilling with Japan's defense force, bringing the number of flattops in the region to four amid simmering tensions with China. https://t.co/HE364G9U8O
#China’s unilateral adjustment of M503, W122 & W123 flight routes over the #TaiwanStrait without mandated @ICAO consultation gravely jeopardizes regional aviation safety & cross-strait stability. #Taiwan🇹🇼 strongly condemns this irresponsible act & demands immediate negotiations. https://t.co/HuRLZZeKSn
🇹🇼 TAIWAN AIR FORCE FLEX MILITARY MIGHT WITH ADVANCE ARMS DISPLAY Taiwan’s Air Force showed off a robust range of weaponry at Pingtung Air Base - perhaps in response to China’s recent military displays. Taiwan’s armaments include AGM-65G2 Maverick missiles on P-3C aircraft,… https://t.co/FpvzY4NLCT https://t.co/MXkYgBVZBx
A great map from @detresfa_ detailing #China's #PLA activity around #Taiwan for January 2024 This month when Taiwan held its presidential elections, we witnessed at least 58 ADIZ violations along with 57 balloon crossings. Significant increase in PLA activity. https://t.co/6igYK8qR2g
Here is a comprehensive visual detailing China's PLA activity around Taiwan through January 2024, this month when Taiwan held its presidential elections, we witnessed at least 58 ADIZ violations along with 57 balloon crossings https://t.co/z7S5hZz7ij
A great chart from @ianellisjones showcasing #China's military activity around #Taiwan in January #PLA assets detected around Taiwan: 300+ aircraft 57 balloons (17 overflights) 135 warships https://t.co/ANiG7tb2Uh
Heightened Chinese military activity around Taiwan in January: • 300+ aircraft & 135 warships detected • Significant attack on Taiwan's sovereignty & airspace with daily violations • Notice the flight paths cluster around major cities, air & naval bases & red beaches Quick🧵 https://t.co/4bbvtd8TnY
Four Chinese warships have been constantly sailing around Taiwan, Japanese government sources said. https://t.co/3HWMQ8uwg7
TAIWAN AIR FORCE SHOWS OFF ITS SUB HUNTING, EARLY WARNING PROWESS (Reuters) Taiwan's air force showed off its armed-to-the-teeth submarine hunters and early warning and control aircraft on Tuesday, demonstrating how it keeps watch on the skies and waters around the… https://t.co/xw7b9XCmUE
“China started deploying at least 3 navy warships around the clock in waters around its claimed ADIZ, according to Japanese government sources. The 3 include an air defense missile destroyer, which is the Chinese version of an Aegis-equipped destroyer, & a frigate warship.” https://t.co/m7etLRkkSk
While this is certainly a noteworthy development (if true), it’s worth noting Taiwan regularly tracks Chinese patrols & warships operating around the island. An average of 5 ships have been detected daily January YTD & in 2023. The most on a single day was 20 in September. https://t.co/m7etLRkkSk
Taiwan air force shows off its sub hunting, early warning prowess https://t.co/GsbeNGbVsG https://t.co/xAhGBT6EQq
⚠️ TAIWAN AIR FORCE SHOWS OFF ITS SUB HUNTING, EARLY WARNING PROWESS (Reuters) Taiwan's air force showed off its armed-to-the-teeth submarine hunters and early warning and control aircraft on Tuesday, demonstrating how it keeps watch on the skies and waters around the… https://t.co/m3iOtWwGAP