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December 03, 2022 - China's semiconductor exports are on the decline amidst the United States moving microchip manufacturing in-house, possibly making an invasion of Taiwan by China more appealing. Read more
November 28, 2022 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that the ultimate goal for North Korea is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear strategic force and eventually build the world's strongest army. Read more
November 28, 2022 - BEIJING - China has announced plans to build a base on the moon by 2028 and then land astronauts several years later. The base will likely be powered by a nuclear reactor. Read more
November 28, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 27th and 28th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 27, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 26th and 27th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 26, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 25th-26th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 25, 2022 - The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reported that fighters from the Japanese Air Self-Defense force (ASDF) were scrambled from November 22nd to 23rd due to "threat of territorial infringement" over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Read more
November 25, 2022 - 6 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 25th, 2022 (by 6am), according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 24, 2022 - 7 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 24th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 24, 2022 - The United States is expanding military presence in the Philippines in order to counter Chinese presence in the region, as well as speeding up the implementation of the 2014 defense pact between the two countries that had been stalled under the previous Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more
November 23, 2022 - 3 Chinese military aircraft, including one submarine hunting helicopter and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 22-23rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 22, 2022 - 17 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 21-22nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 21, 2022 - The South Korean military has put out a statement saying that they do not have any new information on the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that North Korea recently launched. The North claims that it was a Hwasong-17 missile, but thus far the South Korean military have not been able to verify the claim. Read more
November 20, 2022 - A 2.0 earthquake hit near North Korea's Pungye-ri nuclear test site, but was found to be likely a naturally occurring earthquake, and not that of nuclear testing, according to South Korea's weather agency. Read more
November 19, 2022 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the latest ICBM test, vowed that if enemies continue to pose threats, the North Korean government will react with nukes. Read more
November 19, 2022 - 17 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 18th/19th according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 18, 2022 - North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that flew 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) at an altitude of 6,100 kilometers (3790 miles) at a speed of Mach 22. Read more
November 17, 2022 - The entire North Korean internet was taken offline over a period of two and a half hours, according to a cybersecurity researcher. Read more
November 17, 2022 - Pakistan has shut down its southwestern border with Afghanistan for an indefinite period, according to both officials and local media on Monday. Read more
November 17, 2022 - The South Korean military has reported that the North launched a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) towards its eastern waters after threatening to respond with 'fiercer military responses' to the United States as a result of efforts by the United States to increase military presence on and near the Korean Peninsula. Read more
November 14, 2022 - 11 countries have been placed on the travel advisory page in the last 30 days, including Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Ecuador, Moldova, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Samoa, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Read more
November 12, 2022 - 14 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 11, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 11, 2022 - Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday that China will be increasing the training of its military and preparation for war as the nation's security is increasingly unstable and uncertain. Read more
November 11, 2022 - The commander of the U.S. Strategic Command has said that the war in Ukraine is just a warm up and that the United States must be prepared for much more, around the corner, because the big one is coming. Read more
November 07, 2022 - The Japanese and South Korean Ministry of Defense reported that North Korea launched a short-range (SRBM) ballistic missile from the Sukchon area in South Pyongang Province. Read more
November 07, 2022 - 63 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 7th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 07, 2022 - 46 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 6th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 07, 2022 - The United States is able to respond quickly to a North Korean nuclear test if necessary, a spokesperson for the Pentagon said on Friday. Read more
November 07, 2022 - Ties between North Korea and both Russia and China have been deepening as Russia and China stand in the way of holding North Korea responsible for continued provocations at the U.N. Security Council. Read more
November 07, 2022 - The United States and South Korea have finished conducting large-scale bilateral air exercises called "Vigilant Storm" that was held from October 31st, 2022 to November 4th, 2022. Read more
November 06, 2022 - China launched its third and last component for its Tiangong space station on October 31st, completing construction of the station. Read more
November 06, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 5th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 05, 2022 - 27 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 4th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
November 05, 2022 - SEOUL - North Korea fired four short-range missiles into the western sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military. Read more
November 03, 2022 - North Korea launched at least four more ballistic missiles into the sea today, after launching at least 26 ballistic missiles including one ICBM the day before that triggered Japan's J-alert system and stopped trains from running in northern Japan. Read more
November 03, 2022 - North Korea launched at least 26 ballistic missiles and 100 shells over the last 24 hours, according to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Japanese Coast Guard, including one suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). One missile is reported to have flown over Japan, activating Japan's J-alert system. Read more
November 02, 2022 - North Korea launched at least 23 ballistic missiles and 100 shells over a 6-hour period of time, according to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Japanese Coast Guard. Read more
November 01, 2022 - North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop carrying out joint military exercises, calling the drills a provocation that might cause "more powerful follow-up measures" from the North in response. Read more
October 31, 2022 - Three PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 31st, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 30, 2022 - 8 Chinese aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 30th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 30, 2022 - The Pentagon said that although Russia is an "acute threat", China "is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order, and increasingly the power to do so". Read more
October 29, 2022 - 25 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 29th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 28, 2022 - 13 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 28th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 28, 2022 - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on October 26th that the United States will be cooperating with South Korea and Japan in order to ensure Taiwan's self-defense. Read more
October 28, 2022 - SEOUL - The United States and South Korea have vowed that there would be an unparalleled response if North Korea carries out an expected 7th nuclear test, and have urged North Korea to refrain from provocations. Read more
October 28, 2022 - North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the location of the Tongchon, Kangwon province, according to the South Korean military. The US Indo-Pacific Command put out a statement saying that they are aware of the missile launches. Read more
October 27, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft, 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 26, 2022 - 22 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels, 2 reconnaissance drones were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 26th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 25, 2022 - 16 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 25th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 24, 2022 - 10 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 24th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 24, 2022 - South Korea Fires Warning Shots At North Korean Vessel After NLL Intrusion: South Korea has fired warning shots at a North Korean vessel after the South accused the North of crossing the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea, which the South calls the "de facto maritime border, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap. Read more
October 23, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 23rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 22, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 22nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 21, 2022 - The Pentagon has confirmed that the B-1B supersonic bombers that arrived in Guam this week is a show of strength in order to deter "potential provocations," after North Korea carried out a series of ballistic missile tests, and fired into the buffer zone with the South. Read more
October 21, 2022 - "North Korea may be preparing to hold a large-scale event, as planes appeared to be parked in front of the Pyongyang International Airport terminal on Oct. 19th-20". Read more
October 20, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 20th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 20, 2022 - The United States deployed four bombers from South Dakota to the Andersen AFB, in Guam ahead of North Korea's expected nuclear test, as well as recent provocations. Read more
October 20, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 19th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 19, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 18th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 19, 2022 - SEOUL - North Korea has fired at least 250 artillery rounds into the buffer zone with South Korea on Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wednesday. Read more
October 17, 2022 - Ongoing Report: Chinese military aircraft have been spotted every day of the month of August, September, and October since Pelosi's visit to the island on August 2nd, 2022. PLAN vessels have also been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. Read more
October 17, 2022 - 5 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 16th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 17, 2022 - SEOUL - The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol has been on "24-hour standby" as North Korea is expected to carry out its seventh nuclear test "at any time," according to South Korean officials. The following is a situation overview on North and South Korea over the last 7 months. Read more
October 16, 2022 - The following countries have urged their citizens to leave Ukraine immediately: China, Egypt, Kazakhstan. There are alerts for other countries embassy's floating around social media, but many of those look to be older, previously issued embassy alerts. Read more
October 16, 2022 - Sun Yeli, a spokesperson for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has reiterated China's stance that while China does not promise to renounce the use of force, they will do their best to achieve "peaceful reunification". Read more
October 16, 2022 - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday that he is looking carefully at "extended deterrence" options as North Korea tests ballistic missiles that it says were intended to simulate a tactical nuclear weapon strike on South Korea. Read more
October 16, 2022 - South Korea put their military on high alert after the latest ballistic missile launch by the South. The move also followed North Korea sending aircraft near the shared border with the South and firing around 80 artillery shells. Read more
October 15, 2022 - 23 Chinese military aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 14th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.Read more
October 15, 2022 - South Korea put their military on high alert after the latest ballistic missile launch by the South. The move also followed North Korea sending aircraft near the shared border with the South and firing around 80 artillery shells. Read more
October 14, 2022 - JAPANESE MOD - At around 1:47 today, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile toward the east from the suburbs of Pyongyang Read more
October 13, 2022 - 13 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 13th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 13, 2022 - *Updated* South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff has reported that North Korea has launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters and flown military aircraft toward the South Korean border. Read more
October 13, 2022 - SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of two long-range strategic cruise missiles Thursday, according to the country's state media, saying that it was a test in order to confirm reliability and operation of nuclear-capable missiles. Read more
October 12, 2022 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - The 16th annual Garuda Shield exercise started Aug. 3, this year expanding from a bilateral training event between the Indonesian and U.S. militaries to 14 participant nations Read more
October 12, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported that 15 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels were spotted in the "surrounding region" around the island of Taiwan on October 12th, 2022. Read more
October 12, 2022 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un released a statement on the 77th anniversary of its ruling Worker's Party that said that the North's recent ballistic missile launches have been to simulate the use of tactical nuclear weapons for "hit and wipe out" potential. Read more
October 11, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 10, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 10, 2022 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected the military training of tactical nuclear weapon units, according to the country's state media KCNA. Read more
October 09, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft (1 UAV), and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 9th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 09, 2022 - JAPANESE MOD (Translated from Japanese)- "North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the east from near the east coast of North Korea at 1:00 today. We are currently analyzing the details, but it is estimated that it fell in the Sea of Japan.." Read more
October 09, 2022 - US Indo-Pacific Command Statement On North Korean Launches: We are aware of the two ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Read more
October 09, 2022 - North Korea has fired two more short-range missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, according to the South Korean military. Read more
October 08, 2022 - 6 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 8th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 07, 2022 - A U.N. Panel stated Friday that North Korea spent the first half of 2022 advancing its missile programs, and preparing for a possible nuclear test. Read more
October 06, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 6th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 06, 2022 - North Korea conducted firing drills with fighter jets and bombers on Thursday, flying aircraft near the South Korean border. Read more
October 05, 2022 - North Korea has reportedly fired another "unspecified" ballistic missile toward the East Sea, according to Japan's Coast Guard, the South Korean military and South Korea's news agency Yonhap, which is reporting multiple ballistic missiles. Read more
October 05, 2022 - After North Korea sent a missile flying over Japan, the US and South Korea held live-fire missile drills, during which one missile malfunctioned and crashed down inside the Air Force base in Gangneung. Read more
October 05, 2022 - After North Korea sent a missile flying over Japan, the United States has not only commenced joint live-fire missile drills with South Korea in the region, but is now sending nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan back to waters near the Korean Peninsula, according to officials at the U.S. Defense Department. Read more
October 05, 2022 - 33 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 5th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 05, 2022 - A malfunctioned Hyumoo-2 ballistic missile fired by South Korea crashed inside the ground of an air force base in Gangneung on Wednesday during live-fire missile drills with the United States Read more
October 03, 2022 - The Japanese government has issued a warning saying that North Korea appears to have launched at least one ballistic missile toward Japan. Read more
October 03, 2022 - 14 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 3rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 02, 2022 - 22 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 2nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 01, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 1st, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
October 01, 2022 - North Korea has fired a four rounds of ballistic missiles in less than a week, according to the South Korean military. Read more
September 30, 2022 - North Korea has fired another two ballistic missiles, in their fourth round of missile tests in a week, according to the South Korean military. Read more
September 30, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 30th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 29, 2022 - North Korea has fired at least one more short-range ballistic missiles from the Sunchon region, according to the South Korean military. Read more
September 29, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 29, 2022 - 31 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 28th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 27, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 27, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 26th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 25, 2022 - 15 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 25th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 25, 2022 - Conflict With Nuclear Peer Possible, As Russia Uses Dangerous Nuclear Rhetoric. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "partial mobilization", as well as Putin's threats to use "all means" at Russia's disposal to protect the country, saying that Putin's speech used "dangerous and reckless nuclear rhetoric". Read more
September 24, 2022 - North Korea has reportedly fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea, according to the South Korean military. Read more
September 23, 2022 - There is a rumor going around regarding a coup in China. We see no evidence of any coup in China. If we do see some solid evidence, we'll put out an update. Read more
September 21, 2022 - North Korean state media has reported that the country is not exporting weapons to Russia, and does not have any plans at all to do so. Read more
September 21, 2022 - 38 Chinese military aircraft, and 6 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 21st, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 19, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 19th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 18, 2022 - Biden on 60 Minutes: US would defend Taiwan if invaded by China. Officially, aside from comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden, the United States government hasn't made any declarations that they will be defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. Read more
September 18, 2022 - *UPDATED* Super Typhoon Nanmadol has reached Japan. Around two million people in the country had been ordered to evacuate ahead of the Typhoon, according to NHK-World Japan. Read more
September 18, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 18th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 18, 2022 - TAIWAN - Magnitude 7.2 earthquake has been detected off of the southeastern coast of Taiwan on Sunday, at 3:44 pm local time, according to Taiwan's weather bureau, and the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has been issued as a result. Read more
September 17, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 17th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 16, 2022 - Fighting has been reported between Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, in which both countries have blamed each other for violating the ceasefire agreement. Read more
September 16, 2022 - 43 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 16th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 15, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 15th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 14, 2022 - WASHINGTON – Pentagon leaders held a top-secret conference at the Pentagon on September 6th, and 7th, to discuss China and Russia's potential to develop unique space weapons, giving to a publicly posted dossier. The meetings also centered around protecting the US-owned assets currently in orbit around the earth. Read more
September 14, 2022 - 24 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 14th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 13, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 13th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 12, 2022 - 7 Chinese military aircraft, and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 12th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, which included a BZK-005 reconnaissance drone. Read more
September 12, 2022 - Additions to North Korea's nuclear force policy say that a nuclear attack could commence "automatically and immediately" if the leader Kim Jong Un is either killed or incapacitated by an attack. Read more
September 11, 2022 - The U.S. Geological Survey has detected a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Northeastern Papua New Guinea Read more
September 10, 2022 - After U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei on September 2nd, 2022, both Chinese military aircraft and PLAN vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan on a daily basis. Read more
September 10, 2022 - 43 Chinese military aircraft, and 9 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 10, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on September 9th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 08, 2022 - TAIWAN - 45 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 8th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 08, 2022 - The Pentagon has suspended deliveries of new Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft to the army after finding that a component of the jet uses an alloy made in China, which, according to a CNN report, and Interfax, violates federal defense procurement policies. Read more
September 08, 2022 - Japan's Ministry of Defense has released another update on Taiwan's defense strategy "to prevent an invasion by China at the furthest distance possible". Read more
September 08, 2022 - China has been increasingly aggressive about controlling the microchip industry and emboldened in its aggressive stance towards Taiwan since the U.S. pullout of Afghanistan, and the lack of direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict by the United States. Read more
September 08, 2022 - The Biden administration has announced plans to invest $50 billion in the US semiconductor industry, in order to "revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry and spur innovation while creating good-paying jobs in communities across the country," according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Read more
September 08, 2022 - Russian energy giant Gazprom has said that it has signed a deal with China to pay for Russian gas in the Chinese yuan and Russian ruble, rather than paying with the U.S. dollar. Read more
September 07, 2022 - According to a newly declassified U.S. Intelligence, Russia could be purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea. The White House has indicated that Moscow looking to purchase arms from North Korea and claims that it is further evidence that Russia is desperate, and that its ammunition supplies are running low as its "special operation" on Ukraine passes its six and a half month mark. Read more
September 07, 2022 - PYONGYANG - North Korean state news agency, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has said that military drills by the United States and South Korea have increased the possibility of "nuclear war" on the "Korean Peninsula". Read more
September 07, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 7th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Of the military aircraft, three were SU-30 multirole aircraft. Read more
September 06, 2022 - Eight Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 6th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 05, 2022 - 17 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 5th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 04, 2022 - Seven Chinese military aircraft, one UAV, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on September 4th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 04, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has put out a statement saying that "unidentified drones" from PRC (People's Republic of China) have been reported "hovering over the barracks in Kinmen". Read more
September 03, 2022 - The U.S. was threatened by China with a delay of a new product launch from Nvidia if it did not stop with the tech export reduction, and stated that some products might have to leave Chinese manufacturing lines. Read more
September 03, 2022 - After a full month of straight Chinese incursions around the island of Taiwan following the visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on August 2nd, 2022, the Biden administration has announced a $1.1 Billion arms sale to Taipei, angering China. Read more
September 03, 2022 - Four Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLA vessels have been spotted in waters surrounding Taiwan on September 3rd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 02, 2022 - 19 Chinese military aircraft, and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 2nd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 02, 2022 - The Taiwanese military have shot down an unidentified unmanned "civilian drone" near Kinmen, Taiwan on Thursday, September 1st. Japan's Ministry of Defense has also put out a statement, along with a map showing Taiwan's defensive strategy, meant to deter "Chinese aggression". The United States is also strengthening "alliance" with the Philippines. Read more
September 01, 2022 - KREMLIN - On Thursday, September 1st, Russia initiated the Vostok 2022 exercise. Being held in the far east of Russia and the Sea of Japan, The wargames are intended to demonstrate to western countries that Russia still has enough military to hold these massive exercises while it is still engaged in Ukraine. Read more
September 01, 2022 - The Taiwanese military says they have shot down an unidentified unmanned "civilian drone" near Kinmen, Taiwan on Thursday, September 1st. Read more
September 01, 2022 - 53 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 1st, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
September 01, 2022 - The Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom said that if China successfully invades the island of Taiwan, the Taiwanese people may suffer a similar fate as the Uyghurs in western China’s Xinjiang region. Read more
August 30, 2022 - A rare supertyphoon named Hinnamnor has formed over the northern part of the Pacific ocean. This tropical cyclone is currently located east of Okinawa and is presently heading southwest at a speed of around 20 miles per hour. Read more
August 30, 2022 - Taiwan has fired live ammunition at a Chinese drone that had intruded over one of Taiwan's outer islands for the first time, on Tuesday, August 30th. Read more
August 30, 2022 - 783 Chinese military aircraft (spotted every day of the month so far), and 179 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. Read more
August 29, 2022 - 759 Chinese military aircraft (spotted every day of the month so far), and 168 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. Read more
August 29, 2022 - 23 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on August 28th, 2022, making the total military aircraft spotted this month around the island: 722, and vessels: 160. Read more
August 28, 2022 - The president of the BRICS International Forum, Purnima Anand told reporters on Thursday that both Russia and India no longer need the U.S. dollar, as they have turned to national currencies to conduct mutual settlements. Read more
August 27, 2022 - After completing an international patrol mission on August 26th, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, Oliver Henry, was denied clearance for a pre-scheduled resupply port call from the Solomon Islands, a country that has been strengthening ties in the Pacific with China. Read more
August 27, 2022 - 21 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the surrounding region of Taiwan on August 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
August 26, 2022 - WASHINGTON - Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, along with the Senate Homeland Security Governmental Affairs Committee has stated that China is attempting to recruit individuals, which are already employed inside the Federal Reserve (FED), as agents of international espionage. Read more
August 26, 2022 - 35 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels have been spotted in the 'surrounding region' around Taiwan on August 26th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
August 25, 2022 - 653 Chinese military aircraft have been spotted around Taiwan every day so far for the month of August, and 139 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island every day since August 6th. Read more
August 24, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported 13 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels in the surrounding region of Taiwan on August 24th, 2022. Read more
August 23, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft and four PLAN vessels were spotted in waters surrounding Taiwan on August 23rd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
August 22, 2022 - 15 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels have been spotted in the region surrounding the island of Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
August 22, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted in the 'surrounding region' near the island of Taiwan on August 21st, 2022. Read more
August 19, 2022 - 51 Chinese military aircraft and 6 vessels were spotted around Taiwan on August 18th, 2022. Taiwan responded by monitoring the situation, deploying aircraft in CAP, naval vessels and land-based missile systems, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read more
August 19, 2022 - During a press briefing in Singapore, the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet stated that the amount of unsafe interceptions by Chinese aircraft has increased over the last few months. The United States had carried out wargames simulating an attack by China in 2021, but failed miserably. Read more
August 19, 2022 - CHINA - After post-Taiwan tensions, including live-fire exercises around Taiwan and Chinese missiles falling in Japan's economic exclusion zone (EEC), Akiba Takeo, Japan's National Security Secretariat, and Yang Jiechi, Senior Foreign Affairs Advisor, have met in northern China. Read more
August 18, 2022 - The Chinese Ministry of Defense has reported that their military is carrying out joint military exercises that are co-hosted by 12 countries, with 37 countries in total participating. Read more
August 17, 2022 - 21 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan August 17th, 2022. Five of the Chinese military aircraft included two SU-30 and one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. Read more
August 15, 2022 - 30 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted on the "east part of the median line" of the Taiwan Strait August 15th, 2022. Read more
August 14, 2022 - UNITED KINGDOM - There are major elections being held this fall around the world. In countries such as Australia, Israel, the UK, the United States, and Estonia, political campaigns are ongoing. Due to current price hikes on staple products and commodities, terms like recession and inflation are going around, but a new trend in UK campaigns has been mentioning The China Threat. Read more
August 14, 2022 - Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, in an analytical statement of world events, states that the U.S. is "Teetering on the brink of war" with China and Russia and owns some responsibility for its manifestation. Read more
August 14, 2022 - ARMENIA - A series of explosions hit the Surmalu shopping center in Yerevan, Armenia's capital, on August 14th, leaving 20 people injured and 1 person dead. Fires have now broken out and an unknown number of people are reportedly trapped under debris, according to the Yerevan Mayor's office. Read more
August 14, 2022 - A five-member delegation, led by Senator Ed Markey (D) of Massachusetts, meeting in Taiwan to discuss security, economical, and trade topics, according to the American Institute in Taiwan. Read more
August 14, 2022 - White House teleconference press release: On call with Kurt Campbell regarding China and Taiwan and the recent tensions that have arisen in the Taiwan Strait. Read more
August 14, 2022 - TAIWAN - The Foreign Ministry of Taiwan expressed with sincerity, its gratefulness to the United States for its constant presence around Taiwan and for taking specific action to safeguard the region and the Taiwan Strait. Read more
August 13, 2022 - China is sending bombers and fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises with Thailand's military on Sunday, August 14th, 2022. Read more
August 13, 2022 - NEW YORK CITY - In another escalation due to rising tensions, 5 Chinese state-run global companies have announced their decision to de-list from the New York Stock Exchange. Read more
August 09, 2022 - The Chinese military has said that they would be continuing their live-fire military drills Monday, August 8th, 2022 in the waters and skies around the island of Taiwan, focusing on anti-submarine and air-to-ship strikes. Read more
August 08, 2022 - The Group of Seven #G7) Foreign ministers released a joint statement regarding Taiwan calling an end to China's provocative exercises around the island of Taiwan, after which the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) condemned the statement and called it scrap paper. Read more
August 07, 2022 - 66 Chinese military aircraft and 14 vessels were detected around Taiwan on August 7th, 2022. 22 of the aircraft had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and the southwest ADIZ according to Taiwan's MOD. Read more
August 07, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft and 14 Chinese vessels conducted an air-sea operation on the surrounding area of Taiwan on August 6th, 2022. Chinese state-run television also says that China will be carrying out regular drills from now on. Read more
August 06, 2022 - TAIWAN - (From Taiwanese Translation) Taiwanese official Ou Yang Li-hsing, who was the vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and led missile production has died of a "sudden heart attack" at 57 years old in the hotel that he was saying in. Read more
August 05, 2022 - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced a list of "countermeasures" in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island of Taiwan. Read more
August 05, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported that 49 Chinese aircraft flew into the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait on August 5th, 2022. Read more
August 05, 2022 - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after having visited the island of Taiwan visiting the heavily fortified Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) that sits between the North and South Korean border on her way to Seoul, the Capital of South Korea. Read more
August 04, 2022 - Chinese state-affiliated media announced live fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait. The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that five Chinese missiles are 'presumed' to have landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Read more
August 04, 2022 - The U.S. Department of State has put out a worldwide travel alert, advising against traveling abroad after Sunday's drone strike where two R9X Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader, and Osama bin Laden successor, Ayman al-Zawahri. Read more
August 03, 2022 - 27 Chinese military aircraft entered into the surrounding area of Taiwan on August 3rd, 2022, and 21 Chinese military aircraft violated Taiwan's ADIZ just one day before that, after Pelosi's visit to the island according to the country's MOD. Read more
August 03, 2022 - 21 Chinese military aircraft entered into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on August 2nd, 2022 after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan. Read more
August 02, 2022 - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was confirmed to have been on the aircraft heading toward the Island of Taiwan and has now landed safely. The U.S. air force had been authorized to open fire in case there was any interference from the Chinese on the plane that carried Pelosi. Read more
August 02, 2022 - There have been many reports, and sightings of Chinese military vehicles, equipment and tanks in the Chinese city of Xiamen and the province of Fujian, which sits straight across from the island of Taiwan. Read more
August 02, 2022 - According to Taiwan's official state news The Central News Agency (CNA) and the Xiamen Airlines website, China's Fujian region has announced August 2nd that airspace flow control will be implemented, and a "large number of flights have been canceled". Read more
August 02, 2022 - US Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to travel to Taipei on Tuesday. Chinese military vessels and aircraft have been spotted carrying out tactical moves by touching the median line in the Taiwan Strait. Read more
August 01, 2022 - Satellite photos obtained from Planet Labs from the location of Lop Nur nuclear test site in China show what looks to be upgraded and expanded facilities, indicating that China may be preparing for nuclear tests for the first time in 26 years. Read more
August 01, 2022 - As Pelosi is expected to arrive in the Asia Pacific, growing concerns come from other countries who are in support of China instead of the United States and an independent Taiwan. Read more
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China's Semiconductor Exports Decline, Increasing Possibility Of Taiwan Invasion - BEIJING - China's semiconductor exports are on the decline amidst the United States moving microchip manufacturing in-house, possibly making an invasion of Taiwan by China more appealing. Read Full Article
Kim Jong Un: Goal Is To Have World's Strongest Nuclear Force - SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that the ultimate goal for North Korea is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear strategic force and eventually build the world's strongest army. Read Full Article
China Plans To Build Nuclear Powered Base On Moon By 2028 - BEIJING - China has announced plans to build a base on the moon by 2028 and then land astronauts several years later. The base will likely be powered by a nuclear reactor. Read Full Article
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On November 27-28th, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 27th and 28th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted, one was a CH-4 UCAV reconnaissance (RECCE) drone, one was a Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Three of the detected aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense statement said, "9 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
Another statement by the MoD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (CH-4 UCAV RECCE, Y-8 EW and Y-8 ASW) had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ. R.O.C, flight paths as illustrated."
8 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 26-27th, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 26th and 27th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
The military aircraft that was spotted included two J-10 fighter jets and two J-16 nuclear capable bombers.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "8 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
A second statement by the MoD said, "4 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2 and H-6*2)had entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 Vessels Spotted Around Island of Taiwan November 25-26th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 25th-26th, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Among the 11 Chinese aircraft that were spotted, 4 of them were H-6 nuclear capable bombers. Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
An additional statement said, "5 of the detected aircraft (CH-4 UCAV and H-6*4) had entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Japanese MOD: Threats Of Territorial Infringement - The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reported that fighters from the Japanese Air Self-Defense force (ASDF) were scrambled from November 22nd to 23rd due to "threat of territorial infringement" over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
Statement from the Japanese Ministry of Defense: "From November 22nd to 23rd, due to the threat of territorial infringement over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, fighters from the ASDF Northern Air Defense Force scrambled to respond. The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces will continue to take all possible measures 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to protect Japan's territory and the peaceful lives of its citizens. "
6 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 25th - 6 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 25th, 2022 (by 6am), according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "6 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
US Expanding Military Presence In Philippines, Speeding Up 2014 Defense Pact - PHILIPPINES - The United States is expanding military presence in the Philippines in order to counter Chinese presence in the region, as well as speeding up the implementation of the 2014 defense pact between the two countries that had been stalled under the previous Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
During her three day visit to the Philippines, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with the current president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and addressed the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and expressed the "unwavering" commitment to the Philippines.
The visit was multi-purposed and served not only to deter Chinese aggression in the region, but also mend the previously faltering ties between the United States and the Philippines.
7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 24th, 2022 - 7 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 24th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Among the 7 Chinese aircraft that were spotted, 2 of them were J-11 fighter jets. The 4 Chinese vessels "continued to operate around the sea" surrounding Taiwan.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "7 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
"A second statement by the MoD said, "The detected aircraft (J-11*2) had entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
3 Chinese Military Aircraft (One Helicopter), 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 22/23rd, 2022 - 3 Chinese military aircraft, including one submarine hunting helicopter and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 22-23rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
Of the Chinese military aircraft, two were J-16 fighter jets, and one was a KA-28 antisubmarine (ASW) submarine hunting helicopter.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "3 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
A second statement by the MoD said, "The detected aircraft (J-16*2 and KA-28 ASW) had entered Taiwan’s southwest and east ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
17 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted November 21-22, 2022, 2022 - 17 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 21-22nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
12 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 20-21st, 2022.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
November 21-22 statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense: "17 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
"6 of the detected aircraft (J-10*4, Y-8 ASW and BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
November 20-21 statement by Taiwan's MOD: "12 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities."
"5 of the detected aircraft(H-6*5) had entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
SEOUL - The South Korean military has put out a statement saying that they do not have any new information on the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that North Korea recently launched. The North claims that it was a Hwasong-17 missile, but thus far the South Korean military have not been able to verify the claim.
Col. Kim Jun-rak, a spokesperson for the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, "We have assessed the ICBM, fired on Nov. 18, was the Hwasong-17 missile as the North has claimed, and we have no information regarding its operational deployment".
He said that intelligence officials from both South Korea and the United States are currently carrying out "additional analysis" in an attempt to find out more.
2.0 Earthquake Near North Korea's Nuclear Test Site - PYONGYANG - A 2.0 earthquake hit near North Korea's Pungye-ri nuclear test site, but was found to be likely a naturally occurring earthquake, and not that of nuclear testing, according to South Korea's weather agency.
This earthquake is one of a series of earthquakes that have hit North Korea in the last few months.
The latest earthquake occurred 38 kilometers north-northwest of Kilju, North Hamgyong Province at 3:21 p.m. local time, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 41.29 degrees north and a longitude of 129.22 degrees east and had a depth of 11 kilometers (6.8 miles).
There were six other minor earthquakes near Kiju, near the location of the nuclear test site in February and March of this year.
Kim Jong Un Oversaw ICBM Test, Vows To Respond With Nukes If Enemies Continue To Pose Threats - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the latest ICBM test, vowed that if enemies continue to pose threats, the North Korean government will react with nukes. Read Ongoing Report
17 Chinese Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On November 18th, 19th - 17 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 18th/19th according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
North Korea Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile - ICBM - North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (#ICBM) that flew 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) at an altitude of 6,100 kilometers (3790 miles) at a speed of Mach 22. Read Full Article
Entire North Korean Internet Taken Offline - PYONGYANG - The entire North Korean internet was taken offline over a period of two and a half hours, according to a cybersecurity researcher who Spoke To Reuters. Read Full Article
Reuters cited Junade Ali as saying, "This isn’t like a single web server is being taken offline. The network stress is so great their Domain Name System (DNS) servers have been taken offline and eventually the key routers allowing traffic in and out of the country entirely."
Ali told Reuters that the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and Naenara, another North Korean government website appeared to be hit with the 'brunt' of the "suspected attack" before the internet was taken completely offline.
Other sites affected by the suspected cyberattack was the Air Koryo national airline and "major" internal email servers.
Pakistan Shuts Down Border Crossing With Afghanistan After Both Sides Exchange Fire - Pakistan has shut down its southwestern border with Afghanistan for an indefinite period, according to both officials and local media on Monday. Read Full Article
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) - SEOUL - The South Korean military has reported that the North launched a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) towards its eastern waters after threatening to respond with 'fiercer military responses' to the United States as a result of efforts by the United States to increase military presence on and near the Korean Peninsula. Read Full Article
11 Countries Placed On Travel Advisory Page In Last 30 Days - 11 countries have been placed on the travel advisory page in the last 30 days, including Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Ecuador, Moldova, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Samoa, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
China
Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macau SAR, due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws and COVID-19-related restrictions. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction below. Exercise increased caution in the PRC due to wrongful detentions.
Taiwan
Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan.
Trinidad and Tobago
Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime. Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Tonga
Reissued with updates to health information and removal of natural disaster risk indicator. Exercise normal precautions in Tonga. Read the Country Information page.
Moldova
Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Nigeria
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Samoa
Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Samoa.
Ukraine
Reissued from October 4, 2022 with updates to security information. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Those U.S citizens in Ukraine should depart if it is safe to do so using commercial or other privately available ground transportation options. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Afghanistan
Reissued with updates to relocation, citizen services, and safety and security information. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
Travel to all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe and the risk of kidnapping or violence against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is high. Given the serious risks, U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan to accompany eligible family members for relocation.
Israel
Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-wolf terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Violence can occur in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza without warning. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning.
Camerroon
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Level 4 Do Not Travel List
The Level 4: Do Not Travel list includes: Afghanistan, Belarus, Faso, Burma, CAR, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
The month of October saw a large number of travel advisory alerts being released. View Travel Advisories
14 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 11th, 2022 - 14 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.Read Ongoing Report
Among the 14 Chinese military aircraft were four nuclear capable H-6 bombers and one JH-7 fighter bomber.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "14 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 11, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "5 of the detected aircraft (JH-7 and H-6*4) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 10th, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the military aircraft spotted, four were J-16 fighter jets, two were J-11 fighter jets, one was a BZK-005 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone, and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "26 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 10, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "8 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, J-16*4, BZK-005 UAV RECCE and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Chinese President Tells Military To Prepare For War Amid Tensions Over Taiwan - BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday that China will be increasing the training of its military and preparation for war as the nation's security is increasingly unstable and uncertain. Read Full Article
Stratcom Commander: Ukraine Just A Warm Up, The Big One Is Coming - WASHINGTON - the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command has said that the war in Ukraine is just a warm up and that the United States must be prepared for much more, around the corner, because the big one is coming. Read Full Article
Short-Range Ballistic Missile Launch By North Korea - The Japanese and South Korean Ministry of Defense reported that North Korea launched a short-range (SRBM) ballistic missile from the Sukchon area in South Pyongang Province.
The initial statement by the Japanese Ministry of Defense said, "A possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. We will let you know as soon as we have further news."
The South Korean military said that North Korea launched an "unspecific" ballistic missile toward the "East Sea" on Sunday, as announced by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The South Korean military later said that the missile fired by the North was short-range, and was detected from the Sukchon area in South Pyongan Province at about 3:31 p.m. local time.
63 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 7th, 2022 - 63 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 7th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
The Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island included 24 J-16 fighter jets, 2 J-11 fighter jets, 2 Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, 2 J-10 multirole combat aircraft and one KJ-500 airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "63 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 7, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"31 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, J-16*24, Y-8 ASW*2, J-10*2, and KJ-500 AEW&C) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
46 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 6th, 2022 - 46 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 6th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. The aircraft spotted included three drones. Read Full Article
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted, eight were J-16 fighter jets, four were J-11 fighter jets, two were SU-30 multirole aircraft, two were Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, one was a JH-7 fighter bomber, one was a CH-4 unmanned combat aerial vehicle UCAV Reconnaissance (RECCE) drone, one was a BZK-005 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reconnaissance (RECCE) drone, one was a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, and one was a Guizhou WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is a high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "46 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 6, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "21 of the detected aircraft (JH-7, CH-4, SU-30*2, J-11*4, J-16*8, BZK-005, Y-8 ASW*2, KJ-500, WZ-7) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Pentagon: U.S. Able To Respond Quickly To North Korean Nuclear Test - PENTAGON - The United States is able to respond quickly to a North Korean nuclear test if necessary, a spokesperson for the Pentagon said on Friday. Washington believes North Korea has completed all preparations for a seventh nuclear test. Read Full Article
Ties Between North Korea, Russia And China Deepening - Pyongyang - Ties between North Korea and both Russia and China have been deepening as Russia and China stand in the way of holding North Korea responsible for continued provocations at the U.N. Security Council. Read Full Article
U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force Finish Conducting Large-Scale Joint Air Training Event Vigilant Storm - INDO-PACIFIC - The United States and South Korea have finished conducting large-scale bilateral air exercises called "Vigilant Storm" that was held from October 31st, 2022 to November 4th, 2022. Read Full Article
China Completes Construction Of Its Space Station - SPACE - China launched its third and last component for its Tiangong space station on October 31st, completing construction of the station.
The Mengtian module was launched into space using a Long March 5B rocket at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center and 13 hours after launch made a successful dock with the Space Station.
About a fifth of the size of the International Space Station, it can hold three astronauts, or up to six astronauts during handovers.
The station includes the core Tianhe module and two laboratory modules named Wentian and Mentian.
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 2 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 5th, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 5th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted, one was an H-6 nuclear capable bomber.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "9 PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 5, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "1 of the detected aircraft (H-6) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
27 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan November 4th, 2022 - 27 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on November 4th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the 27 Chinese military aircraft eight were J-11 fighter jets, two were J-16 fighter jets, two were J-10 fighter jets, two were H-6 nuclear capable bombers and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of defense put out a statement that said, "27 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Nov. 4, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "15 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2, J-11*8, J-16*2, Y-8 ASW and H-6*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles Into Western Sea - SEOUL - North Korea fired four short-range missiles into the western sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military.
The missiles were fired from the Tongrim County in North Pyongyan Province at 11:32 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. local time, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
They flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) at an apogee of 20 kilometers (a little over 12 miles) at a top speed of Mach 5, the JCS statement said.
The ballistic missile test by the North comes as South Korea and the United States end their joint six-day-long military exercises.
The last day of exercises involved two U.S. B-1B strategic bombers and four South Korean F-35A fighter jets.
North Korea Launches At Least 4 More Ballistic Missiles - SEOUL - North Korea launched at least four more ballistic missiles into the sea today, after launching at least 26 ballistic missiles including one ICBM the day before that triggered Japan's J-alert system and stopped trains from running in northern Japan.
The barrage of missile launches by North Korea came, at least in part in response to joint military exercises being held by North Korea and the United States. Exercises in which North Korea has called a provocation.
In response to the latest missile launches by North Korea, the United States and South Korea decided to extend the large-scale joint aerial exercises.
North Korea responded to the move by the United States and South Korea to extend exercises by saying, "North Korea says that the US and South Korea have made a very risky and wrong decision by extending air force drills, and both countries will come to know what a terrible mistake they have made," according to North Korean state news agency KCNA.
North Korea Launches At Least 26 Ballistic Missiles And 100 Shells In Last 24 Hours - North Korea launched at least 26 ballistic missiles and 100 shells over the last 24 hours, according to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Japanese Coast Guard, including one suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). One missile is reported to have flown over Japan, activating Japan's J-alert system. Read Full Article
North Korea Launches At Least 23 Ballistic Missiles And 100 Shells - North Korea launched at least 23 ballistic missiles and 100 shells over a 6-hour period of time, according to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Japanese Coast Guard. Read Full Article
North Korea Calls On US, South Korea To Stop Joint Military Exercises - PYONGYANG - North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop carrying out joint military exercises, calling the drills a provocation that might cause "more powerful follow-up measures" from the North in response.Read Full Article
3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 31st, 2022 - Three PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 31st, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
This is the first day since Pelosi's visit to the island on August 2nd that there have been no Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 31, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
8 Chinese Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On October 30th, 2022 - 8 Chinese aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 30th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense . Read Ongoing Report
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island, one was an SU-30 multirole aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
"8 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 30, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"1 of the detected aircraft (SU-30) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
2022 National Defense Strategy Of The United States Of America - WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said that although Russia is an "acute threat", China "is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order, and increasingly the power to do so". Read Full Article
25 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 29th, 2022 - 25 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 29th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the Chinese military aircraft that were spotted, four were J-16 fighter jets, two were J-11 fighter jets and one was a BZK-005 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
"25 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 29, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"7 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, J-16*4 and BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
A statement from Taiwan's Ministry of Defense website said, (translated) "The Ministry of National Defense stated today (29) that as of 1700, a total of 25 aircraft sorties (7 sorties over the central line of the strait and its extension into the southwest airspace) and a total of 3 ships have been detected, continuing to operate in the sea and airspace around Taiwan. The National Army uses mission aircraft, ships and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond."
13 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On October 28th, 2022 - 13 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 28th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
The Chinese military aircraft spotted included one BZK-005 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone and one Y-8 Reconnaissance (RECCE) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
"13 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 28, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"2 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 RECCE and BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
The statement Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out on their website said, "The Ministry of National Defense stated today (28) that as of 1700 hours, a total of 13 aircraft sorties (2 in the southwest airspace) and a total of 3 ships have been detected, continuing to operate in the sea and airspace around Taiwan. The National Army uses mission aircraft, ships and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond."
US, South Korea, Japan Working Together To Ensure Taiwan's Self-Defense - WASHINGTON - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on October 26th that the United States will be cooperating with South Korea and Japan in order to ensure Taiwan's self-defense. Read Full Article
US, South Korea Vow Unparalleled Response If North Carries Out 7th Nuclear Test - SEOUL - The United States and South Korea have vowed that there would be an unparalleled response if North Korea carries out an expected 7th nuclear test, and have urged North Korea to refrain from provocations. Read Full Article
North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles - SEOUL - North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the location of the Tongchon, Kangwon province, according to the South Korean military. The US Indo-Pacific Command put out a statement saying that they are aware of the missile launches. Read the following article for more information on them: Read Full Article
20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 2 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 27th, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft, 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the 20 Chinese military aircraft, 5 were J-16 fighter jets, 2 were JH-7 nuclear-capable bombers, 1 was a BZK-005 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone, 1 was a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "20 PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 27, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "9 of the detected aircraft (JH-7*2, J-16*5, BZK005 UAV RECCE and KJ-500 AEW&C) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
22 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On October 26th, 2022 - 22 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels, 2 reconnaissance drones were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 26th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the 22 Chinese military aircraft spotted, three were J-16 fighter jets, two were J-11 fighter jets, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, one was a Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, one was a BZK007 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone, and one was a WZ-7 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
"22 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 26, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"9 of the detected aircraft (J-16*3, Y-8 ASW, Y-8 EW, BZK007 UAV RECCE, J-11*2 and WZ-7 UAV RECCE) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense also released the following statement on their website (translated to English): "The Ministry of National Defense stated today (26) that as of 1700 hours, a total of 22 aircraft sorties (including 9 sorties entering the southwest airspace) and a total of 3 ships have been detected, continuing to operate in the sea and airspace around Taiwan. The National Army uses mission aircraft, ships and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond."
16 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 25th, 2022 - 16 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 25th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Seven of the aircraft, which included a JH-7 bomber, a Y-8 Reconnaissance (RECCE) aircraft, Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and three J-16 fighter aircraft were spotted flying into the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, and the Taiwan's southwest Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that read, "16 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 25, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
A second statement by the MOD said, "7 of the detected aircraft (JH-7, J-16*4, Y-8 RECCE and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
10 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 24th, 2022 - 10 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 24th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's MOD put out a statement that said, "10 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 24, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
South Korea Fires Warning Shots At North Korean Vessel After NLL Intrusion - SEOUL - South Korea has fired warning shots at a North Korean vessel after the South accused the North of crossing the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea, which the South calls the "de facto maritime border, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
Shortly after the incident, about 90 minutes later, North Korea responded by firing 10 shots from a multiple rocket launcher (MLRS) into the buffer zone between the two countries.
Yonhap reported (translated from Korean), that a North Korean merchant vessel violated the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the West Sea early on in the morning on October 24th, and was fired on by the South Korean military after first being warned.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reportedly said, "At 3:42 a.m. today, a North Korean merchant ship (ship name: Mupo) violated the NLL from the northwest of Baengnyeong Island (about 27 km) in the West Sea, and the South Korean military took measures to evacuate it with warning communications and warning fire."
The news agency reported that the South Korean military regards the NLL as 'intrustion' and is currently investigating the incident.
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 23rd, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 23rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out the following statement, "9 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 23, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 22nd, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 22nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "9 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 22, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Iranian Foreign Ministry Advisory Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine - TEHRAN - Iran has released an advisory to all of its citizens strongly advising them not to travel to Ukraine, and told Iranians currently living in the country to leave the country "for their own safety".
The Iranian Foreign Ministry statement read, "Due to the military escalation in Ukraine, all Iranians are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to Ukraine. Also, Iranians living in Ukraine are advised to leave the country for their own safety".
The statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry comes just one day after the United States claimed that Iranians were sent to Ukraine to instruct Russian soldiers how to target Ukrainian locations with the Iranian-made drones Russia has reportedly acquired from the country.
Advisory From Iranian Foreign Ministry (Translated): Travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Ukraine
"Public Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a notice on the travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Ukraine.
It is emphasized in the travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: due to the escalation of military conflicts and the increase in insecurity in Ukraine, all Iranian citizens are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to this country.
Also, in this announcement, all Iranian nationals living in Ukraine are advised to leave this country in order to save their lives and safety.
In the final part of this travel advice, compatriots living in Ukraine are asked to remain calm and, if needed, contact the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kyiv at 00380630449029
Pentagon: Supersonic Bombers Sent To Guam To Send Message, To Deter Provocations - The Pentagon has confirmed that the B-1B supersonic bombers that arrived in Guam this week is a show of strength in order to deter "potential provocations," after North Korea carried out a series of ballistic missile tests, and fired into the buffer zone with the South. Read Full Article
Satellite Images Suggest North Korea May Be About To Hold Large-Scale Event - "North Korea may be preparing to hold a large-scale event, as planes appeared to be parked in front of the Pyongyang International Airport terminal on Oct. 19th-20 like during ceremonial guest arrivals before past events, according to @planet imagery analysis by @ColinZwirko. View Satellite Images
20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 20th, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 20th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
China has flown military aircraft around the island every day since Pelosi's visit to the island on August 2nd, 2022.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one was a Y-8 reconnaissance (RECCE) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
"20 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 20, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"2 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW and Y-8 RECCE) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 2 PLAN Vessles Spotted Around Taiwan October 19th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 19th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
One of the Chinese military aircraft was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and a second was a Y-8 Reconnaissance (RECCE) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense released a statement that said, "11 PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 19, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MoD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW and Y-8 RECCE) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 2 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 18th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 18th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
One of the Chinese military aircraft spotted was a J-11 fighter jet, a second was an SU-30 multirole fighter aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement that said, "11 PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 18, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (J-11 and SU-30) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea Fires Artillery Shells Into Eastern And Western Buffer Zone - SEOUL - North Korea has fired at least 250 artillery rounds into the buffer zone with South Korea on Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wednesday.
The buffer zone was created in order to limit tensions between North and South Korea, but is not officially recognized by the North Korean government.
North Korea fired around 100 artillery rounds into the Yellow Sea at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and then fired another 150 rounds into the East Sea at around 11 p.m. according to the South Korean JCS.
The artillery shells fell into the Eastern and Western buffer zones north of the Northern Limit Line (NLL) established in 2018.
A statement by the JCS read, "Firing artillery shells into the eastern and western buffer zones is a clear violation of the September 19 military agreement, and we strongly urge North Korea to immediately halt its actions as North Korea's continued provocations are actions that undermine peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and the international community".
Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State said, "So again, we are seeing this happening over the course of this week. We are aware of these reports, and we call on the DPRK to cease all provocative and threatening actions".
"We continue to believe and be open to dialogue without preconditions with the DPRK as it relates to our ultimate goal here, which is the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," Patel added.
5 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 16th, 2022 - 5 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 16th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "5 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 16, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Ongoing Report: Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan October 2022 - TAIWAN - Chinese military aircraft have been spotted every day of the month of August, September, and October since Pelosi's visit to the island on August 2nd, 2022. People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have also been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. In addition, September began seeing UAVs flying around the region surrounding Taiwan. Read Ongoing Report
Situation Overview: South Korea On 24-Hour Standby: Possible Nuclear Test By North - SEOUL - The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol has been on "24-hour standby" as North Korea is expected to carry out its seventh nuclear test "at any time," according to South Korean officials. The following is a situation overview on North and South Korea over the last 7 months. Read Full Article
Multiple Countries Urge Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately - The following countries have urged their citizens to leave Ukraine immediately: China, Egypt, Kazakhstan. There are alerts for other countries embassy's floating around social media, but many of those look to be older, previously issued embassy alerts.
China's Foreign Affairs agency called on citizens to leave Ukraine immediately due to a "serious security situation".
Kazakhstan began the evacuation of embassy staff from Ukraine on October 11th, 2022, on the same day that Poland advised its citizens to leave Belarus.
China Does Not Promise Not To Use Force, But Will Try To Achieve Reunification With Taiwan Peacefully - Sun Yeli, a spokesperson for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has reiterated China's stance that while China does not promise to renounce the use of force, they will do their best to achieve "peaceful reunification".
"Reunification brings bright prospects while [a pathway towards] Taiwan’s independence remains a dead end. Those external forces are unreliable," Sun stated.
"It is our first choice in resolving the Taiwan question. We will continue to strive for peaceful reunification with utmost sincerity and efforts".
"We do not promise to renounce the use of force and reserve the possibility of taking all necessary measures against the interference of external forces and the extremely small number of pro-Taiwan independence separatist forces and their separatist activities," he stated during a press conference in Beijing, China on Saturday.
"This is to guard against external interference and a small handful of Taiwan independence elements and their separatist movements. By no means does this target our fellow Chinese in Taiwan."
He said that the actions of China will not be directed against the people of Taiwan, because Beijing's goal is to promote the process of peaceful reunification of the island with mainland China.
"We will do our best to achieve peaceful reunification. Even if there is the slightest possibility of such a reunification, we will implement it to the end," he said, and added that a military solution would be the 'last resort'.
He accused foreign and separatist forces in Taiwan of carrying out provocations, and using the island to contain China.
"Taiwan independence forces keep making provocations. External forces are doubling down on using Taiwan to contain China. All this severely undermines the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation and immediate interests of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait," he said.
“If left unchecked, it will plunge Taiwan into the abyss and bring disaster to our compatriots.”
China has been sending military aircraft into the area surrounding Taiwan every day since the visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on August 2nd, 2022 and has recently been frequently sending reconnaissance drones into the region as well.
South Korea Looking Carefully At Nuclear Deterrance Options - SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday that he is looking carefully at "extended deterrence" options as North Korea tests ballistic missiles that it says were intended to simulate a tactical nuclear weapon strike on South Korea.
South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo, one of the oldest running newspapers in the country reported that South Korea had requested that the United States deploy strategic assets, such as nuclear submarines or aircraft carriers around the Korean Peninsula around the clock on a rotational basis if the South carries out a 7th nuclear test.
When the South Korean President was asked about the report, he said "As I said the other day, there are diverse opinions across our nation and in the United States regarding extended deterrence, so I am listening to them carefully and looking carefully at various possibilities."
"I'd like you to understand that it's difficult for a president to openly confirm or give a clear answer on such security issues," he added.
Chinese ambassador, and Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs posted a statement regarding reports that the South Korean ruling party had proposed the United States redeploy U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in the region.
Xiaoming said, "In response to reports that in response to the threat of North Korea's nuclear weapons, South Korea's ruling party proposed that South Korea need to redeploy U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that we have taken note of the relevant reports. All parties concerned should abide by their international obligations and commitments and take concrete actions to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula and the region."
He then added, "In response to the report that the ruling party in the #ROK has proposed that the country needs to re-deploy the #US ’s tactical nuclear weapons to respond to the threat of the #DPRK ’s nuclear weapons, #FM spokesperson said that we have noted the reports."
"Relevant parties need to fulfill their respective international obligations and commitments, and take concrete actions to uphold peace and stability on the #Korean Peninsula and in this region."
South Korean Daegu City Mayor Hong Joon-pyo of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) has been calling for South Korea to acquire nuclear weapons of its own.
On October 5th, he wrote on Facebook, "It is time for the government to thoroughly review the nuclear strategy towards the North" and said that national security should be obtained through "military balance".
Cheong Seong-chang, director of the Center for North Korean Studies at the Sejong Institute told the South Korean daily newspaper Hankyoreh that, "The tactical nuclear redeployment brought up by the ruling party is not a well-thought-out decision."
“It is a misjudgment which has been caused by excessive trust in the US since [South Korea] has long been relying on extended deterrence from the US," he reportedly added.
Experts in the United States however, have stated that there is "little or no military benefit that can be served by deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to South Korea," according to South Korean news Yonhap.
The paper also reported that stationing nuclear-armed submarines in waters near South Korea may also provide no significant merit, and said that the 28,500 U.S. soldiers already currently stationed in South Korea may provide enough security assurance and deterrence that the country needs.
Bruce Klingner, senior research fellow at the Asian Studies Center of the Heritage Foundation said, "The redeployment of U.S. nuclear weapons to South Korean soil lacks military merit".
The expert also said that the United States does not maintain ground-based nuclear weapons and that its tactical nuclear weapons are now mounted on mobile air and sea platforms, which make them "difficult for North Korea to find and target".
"To place them in a static underground bunker would degrade allied deterrence and heighten the risk of a North Korean preemptive attack on such high-value targets," he added.
In 1991 the United States removed its nuclear weapons from South Korea due to a disarmament deal with the Soviet Union at the time, as well as an inter-Korean agreement on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
However, according to Yonhap, a growing number of South Koreans, including ruling party lawmakers have "been calling for the redeployment of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea," due to the recent series of ballistic missile launches by North Korea.
Patrick Cronin, Chair for Asia-Pacific Security at the Hudson Institute think tank in Washington said that he does not think that the Biden Administration will agree to deploy nuclear weapons in South Korea, and said that the United States military may not have such weapons available currently due to the war with Ukraine, and competition with China.
"The deployment of 28,500 U.S. troops on South Korean soil remains a severe barrier to aggression by North Korea. These forces and the alliance are backed by the entire arsenal of U.S. forces, including stealthy undersea and long-range nuclear weapons," he told Yonhap.
In response to the South Korean President's comments on looking into "various possibilities" to strengthen U.S. extended deterrence, Yonhap reported Klingner as pointing out that America's nuclear submarines do not need to be near the continent to hit North Korea.
"Submarines are stealthy launch platforms whose location is best kept from opponents. Any U.S. statement that a submarine was "near" Korea could not be verified by either North or South Korea. Nor does the submarine need to (be) near the peninsula to reach North Korea with nuclear weapons," he stated according to Yonhap.
Another expert, Harry Kazianis, president and CEO of Rogue States Project, a national security think tank based in Washington told the news agency that the United States may be already be patrolling the Pacific on a 'nearly continuous basis".
"Basing such a submarine would only speed up the destruction of North Korea within a few minutes if the DPRK attacked, and provides no benefit to Seoul at all," he said.
"While it does signal support for sure, there is no military benefit in any way at all," he added, adding that the Biden administration might appear to consider deploying tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea if the request is made, but not actually deploy them.
"Washington could float the idea it was considering such a request to get North Korea to back off or deter more DPRK missile tests and get the benefit of deployment without actually doing it," he told Yonhap.
In another report, Radio Free Asia said that North Korea is not yet in a position to deploy tactical nuclear weapons that would have the capability of hitting targets with precision.
It did say, however, that according to experts, the country will likely begin testing tactical nuclear weapons in the near future.
Tactical nuclear weapons have warheads much smaller than a larger nuclear warhead. While a nuclear missile is intended for widespread destruction, tactical nuclear missiles are meant to be used on targets in the battlefield.
Olli Heinonen, who is a former deputy director-general for safeguards at the International Atomic Energy Agency spoke to Radio Free Asia and said that North Korea does not have enough fuel to manufacture multiple tactical nuclear weapons.
"The bulk of its plutonium has the wrong composition for short-range targeted strikes," RFL cited him as saying. He did say that the country is striving "to produce good fissile material for miniaturizing nuclear weapons."
He said that even if the North obtains enough plutonium, the weapons will still have to be tested, which would lead to depleted supplies.
"They need to conduct nuclear tests if they want to miniaturize weapons. Once they will test it, they will see if it works, Only then can they manufacture more efficient and smaller weapons." he stated according to RFA.
Bruce Bennett, a senior defense researcher at the RAND Corporation told RFA that the tests that North Korea has carried out thus far were "not very serious operational tests," but said that their purpose may have been to “to make sure his personnel really understand how to fire the missiles.”
“In real operations, these theater missiles would need to be fired within a few tens of seconds of each other to then give their launchers time to escape before they could be targeted,” he told RFA.
"But on the North’s five recent test events involving two missiles, the shortest separation in the launches was nine minutes, the longest 22 minutes, and the average 14 minutes. That is not really operational," he added.
U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said during a press briefing that the United States is committed to "dialogue and diplomacy" and to diffuse the tensions with North Korea, but is ensuring that its "deterrent capabilities are where they need to be."
"We want to see the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We believe that the best way to do that is through diplomacy – through principled, hard-nosed diplomacy with the DPRK,” referring to North Korea. “Clearly the DPRK is not there yet." Price said.
South Korea Put Military On High Alert Due To Latest Missile Launch -South Korea put their military on high alert after the latest ballistic missile launch by the South. The move also followed North Korea sending aircraft near the shared border with the South and firing around 80 artillery shells.
A spokesperson for the National Defense Ministry of South Korea said that the North's actions were "a critical provocation to damage international peace and regional stability," according to Newsweek.
"Our military is keeping strong military posture on high alert on the condition of cooperation with U.S," Newsweek cited the spokesperson as saying on Friday.
The North Korean General Staff statement said that "the south Korean army conducted an artillery fire for about 10 hours near the forward defence area of the KPA Fifth Corps on Oct. 13," according to North Korea's state news agency KCNA.
"Taking a serious note of this provocative action by the South Korean military in the frontline area, we took strong military countermeasures. The KPA sends a stern warning to the south Korean military inciting military tension in the frontline area with reckless action," KCNA cited the KPA as saying.
KCNA also reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had said that the North's Nuclear Combat Forces "proved again their full preparedness for actual war to bring the enemies under their control at a blow through the unconditional, mobile, precise and powerful counterstrike by any weapon system."
"Stressing again that the test-fire is...another clear warning to the enemies and the practical verification and clear demonstration of the absolute reliability and combat capacity of our state's war deterrent," KCNA reported.
"Kim Jong Un added that we should continue to expand the operational sphere of the nuclear strategic armed forces to resolutely deter any crucial military crisis and war crisis at any time and completely take the initiative in it," it added.
23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 14th, 2022 - 23 Chinese military aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 14th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
23 Chinese military aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 14th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 23 Chinese military aircraft that were spotted one was an SU-30 multirole aircraft, and three were J-16 fighter jets.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "23 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 14, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In a second statement the MOD said, "4 of the detected aircraft (SU-30 and J-16*3) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
South Korea Put Military On High Alert Due To Latest Missile Launch - South Korea put their military on high alert after the latest ballistic missile launch by the South. The move also followed North Korea sending aircraft near the shared border with the South and firing around 80 artillery shells.
A spokesperson for the National Defense Ministry of South Korea said that the North's actions were "a critical provocation to damage international peace and regional stability," according to Newsweek.
"Our military is keeping strong military posture on high alert on the condition of cooperation with U.S," Newsweek cited the spokesperson as saying on Friday.
The North Korean General Staff statement said that "the south Korean army conducted an artillery fire for about 10 hours near the forward defence area of the KPA Fifth Corps on Oct. 13," according to North Korea's state news agency KCNA.
"Taking a serious note of this provocative action by the South Korean military in the frontline area, we took strong military countermeasures. The KPA sends a stern warning to the south Korean military inciting military tension in the frontline area with reckless action," KCNA cited the KPA as saying.
KCNA also reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had said that the North's Nuclear Combat Forces "proved again their full preparedness for actual war to bring the enemies under their control at a blow through the unconditional, mobile, precise and powerful counterstrike by any weapon system."
"Stressing again that the test-fire is...another clear warning to the enemies and the practical verification and clear demonstration of the absolute reliability and combat capacity of our state's war deterrent," KCNA reported.
"Kim Jong Un added that we should continue to expand the operational sphere of the nuclear strategic armed forces to resolutely deter any crucial military crisis and war crisis at any time and completely take the initiative in it," it added.
Statement From Japan's Ministry of Defense: North Korean Missile Launch (Translated) - JAPANESE MOD - At around 1:47 today, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile toward the east from the suburbs of Pyongyang, North Korea. The details are currently under analysis, but it is estimated that it flew about 650km at a maximum altitude of about 50km and landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Sea of Japan on the east side of the Korean Peninsula. In addition, it is possible that the ballistic missile flew on an irregular trajectory, and the analysis is still ongoing.
The Ministry of Defense promptly shared information within the government and with related organizations. To date, no reports of damage from aircraft or ships have been confirmed.
Immediately report this matter to the Prime Minister, (1) Make every effort to collect and analyze information, and provide the public with prompt and accurate information. Thorough confirmation of the safety of aircraft, ships, etc. Prepare for unforeseen circumstances and take all possible measures There were instructions about three points.
In response, the Minister of Defense (1) Make every effort to gather and analyze information while cooperating closely with the United States and other countries. (2) To prepare for the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances, continue to take all possible measures to ensure vigilance and surveillance. I gave instructions on two points. After that, we are taking all possible measures, such as holding a meeting of related executives.
North Korea's series of actions, including its repeated ballistic missile launches, threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region, and the international community. We strongly condemn such ballistic missile launches, which violate the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces will continue to cooperate closely with the United States and other countries, and will make every effort to collect and analyze information and conduct warning and surveillance based on the instructions of the Minister. We will make an announcement as soon as possible.
13 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 13th, 2022 - 13 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 13th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
One of the aircraft spotted was a Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft, and another was a BZK-005 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "13 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 13, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (BZK-005 UAV RECCE and Y-8 RECCE) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea Fires Another Ballistic Missile, Flies Military Aircraft Near South Korean Border - SEOUL - South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff has reported that North Korea has launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters and flown military aircraft toward the South Korean border. North Korea also fired around 170 artillery shots into the "buffer zone".
The incident caused South Korea to scramble F-35 fighter jets, as well as other military aircraft in response after the North's aircraft flew around 7 miles from the shared border between the two countries early on Friday.
South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, "From 10:30 pm on the 13th to 0:20 on the 14th, North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after making a threatening flight south of the tactical action line with about 10 military aircraft."
The South Korean military put out a statement saying that North Korea had fired 1 short-range ballistic missile from Sunan area in Pyongyang.
The Japanese Prime Minister's office also put out a statement saying, "PM’s instructions (01:52) 1. Dedicate maximum effort to gather & analyze information, & provide the public speedy & adequate information. 2. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, & other assets. 3. Take all possible measures for precaution, incl. readiness for contingencies."
On October 4th, North Korea had fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) which has been presumed to be an upgraded version of the Hwasong-12 ballistic missile. It's maximum range was 4,500 kilometers (2796 miles).
Japane's Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu said on Thursday that he believes North Korea has developed small nuclear warheads designed to fit onto ballistic missiles capable of reaching South Korea.
He also said that North Korea has made significant progress with its nuclear weapons program, and believes that the country has manufactured smaller warheads that can be placed onto medium-range ballistic missiles.
A few of those missiles include the Nodong, as well as the Scud-ER that has the capability of reaching Japan.
Hamada said that it is becoming more and more difficult to detect ballistic missile launches by North Korea, or to intercept them successfully.
A State Department spokesman said in a written inquiry regarding the North Korean ballistic missile launch, "This, along with other launches since last month, violates a number of resolutions unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council, and threatens peace and stability in the region" Yonhap reported.
"We continue to pursue sincere and continued dialogue with North Korea, but North Korea is refusing it".
*Update* - The South Korean military has reported that North Korea fired around 170 artillery rounds into the "buffer zone," and violated the 2018 inter-Korean accord.
The National Security Council (NSC) has strongly condemned North Korea for flying their military aircraft near the border and firing the artillery rounds into the buffer zone, as well as the missile launch.
A statement by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said that they are aware of the missile launch by North Korea, and said that the launch does not pose an immediate threat to United States personnel, or territory, or to allies.
USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch:
USINDOPACOM: "We are aware of a DPRK ballistic missile launch. We have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. We will continue consulting closely with our allies and partners to monitor the DPRK’s destabilizing ballistic missile launches. The U.S. commitments to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remain ironclad."
North Korea Launches Two Long-Range Cruise Missiles - SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of two long-range strategic cruise missiles Thursday, according to the country's state media, saying that it was a test in order to confirm reliability and operation of nuclear-capable missiles.
North Korea's state news agency said that the purpose of the test carried out on Wednesday was "enhancing the combat efficiency and might" of cruise missiles deployed to the Korean People's Army "for the operation of tactical nukes".
Kim said that the test was a clear warning to its "enemies", and that the country "should continue to expand the operational sphere of the nuclear strategic armed forces to resolutely deter any crucial military crisis and war crisis at any time and completely take the initiative in it".
According to KCNA the missiles flew for 10,234 seconds in order to "clearly hit the target 2,000 km (1,240 miles) away".
DOD: Indo-Pacific Exercise Offers Effective Deterrence - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - The 16th annual Garuda Shield exercise started Aug. 3, this year expanding from a bilateral training event between the Indonesian and U.S. militaries to 14 participant nations, making it one of the largest multinational exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
Garuda Shield is a great example of integrated deterrence where allies and partners work together to deter aggression from China and Russia, Mara E. Karlin, assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans and capabilities, said during a panel on "Landpower and Integrated Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific" at the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army. Spotlight: Focus on Indo-Pacific
"Partners in regions across the world want to collaborate, want to work together. And we just see this in spades. It brings a comparative advantage as we deal with challenges," she said.
"The National Defense Strategy is really premised on this urgent need to sustain and strengthen deterrence with the focus on the People's Republic of China," she said.
Besides working with allies and partners, integrated deterrence also means integrating with interagency partners, she said.
"We are most successful as a U.S. government when we're all focused on our comparative advantages; when our diplomats are focused on delivering in their world; when our treasury colleagues are focused on just sanctioning the heck out of our adversaries; when all of us are showing up across the interagency doing what we do best," she said.
A third type of integrated deterrence is having a credible combat force able to maneuver at speed and scale across theaters and across spectrums of conflict using capabilities in all domains — air, land, sea, space and cyber, she said.
The spectrums of conflict refer to gray zone, hybrid and conventional warfare, each at a different level of intensity and strategy.
Regarding integrated deterrence, Karlin said the force must be resilient and have a "good feedback loop," to understand what adversaries are thinking.
"How does the adversary perceive what's going on, and are we having the impact we think we are having? That's a hard conversation because there's often resources and attention put toward an issue. But we really have to be rigorous. We have to be comfortable looking and saying, 'We have tried to do X or Y. Did it work?' And then really being able to learn," she said. View DOD Statement
15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 12th, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported that 15 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels were spotted in the "surrounding region" around the island of Taiwan on October 12th, 2022.
Of the 15 Chinese military aircraft spotted, three were J-16 fighter jets, one was a BZK007 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare plane, and one was a Y-8 Reconnaissance plane.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "15 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 12, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "6 of the detected aircraft (BZK007 UAV, Y-8 ASW, Y-8 RECCE and J-16*3) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea: Recent Missile Tests Simulated Use Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons - PYONGYANG - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un released a statement on the 77th anniversary of its ruling Worker's Party that said that the North's recent ballistic missile launches have been to simulate the use of tactical nuclear weapons for "hit and wipe out" potential.
North Korean's official state news agency KCNA said that military units handling "tactical nukes" staged exercises where they practiced launching ballistic missiles "under the simulation of loading tactical nuclear warheads at a silo under a reservoir."
"The drill was aimed at confirming the order of taking tactical nuclear warheads out and transporting them and of managing them in a rapid and safe way at the time of operation, checking the reliability of the overall management system, making the units acquire launching capabilities of the ballistic missile at the underwater silos and inspecting their rapid response posture".
"Through seven times of launching drills of the tactical nuclear operation units, the actual war capabilities … of the nuclear combat forces ready to hit and wipe out the set objects at any location and any time were displayed to the full" KCNA stated.
The state news agency said that the ballistic missile tests were in response to the joint drills carried out by the United States and South Korea, which involved nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
North Korea viewed the drills as a military threat, and thus staged a "simulation of an actual war" in order to do checks on, and improve its war deterrence capabilities, as well as send a message to its enemies, according to KCNA.
Although the United States and allies insist that the joint drills in the region were purely defensive, North Korea considered them to be an invasion rehearsal.
The North had released a series of photos documenting the launches, which were supervised by Kim himself.
The launches included a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, as well as missiles which have the purpose of carrying out nuclear strikes on airfields in South Korea, as well as command facilities and strategic ports, KCNA said.
The missile that flew over Japan, North Korea said was a new-type intermediate range missile that flew a distance of 4,500 kilometers, or roughly 2796 miles, capable of hitting Guam, and possibly even Alaska or Hawaii which sits around 3,552 miles away from North Korea.
North Korea also claimed that 150 combat aircraft carried out a large-scale combined air-attack drill on October 8th, 2022.
The The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol released a statement that said, "It is important to accurately recognize the grave security reality on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia and prepare appropriately for it. Protecting the lives and safety of people is not about words, but it is a real-life problem."
The South Korean President said that North Korean "drill was aimed at confirming the order of taking tactical nuclear warheads out and transporting them and of managing them in a rapid and safe way at the time of operation, checking the reliability of the overall management system, making the units acquire launching capabilities of the ballistic missile at the underwater silos and inspecting their rapid response posture".
South Korean President Yoon told reporters that North Korea has "nothing to gain from nuclear weapons".
"North Korea is steadily developing and advancing its nuclear weapons and threatening not only the Republic of Korea but the world, but I believe it has nothing to gain from nuclear weapons," he said, while saying that the nuclear threat is "growing serious by the day".
When he was asked whether Yoon's administration's denuclearization policy on North Korea is still effective in pushing the country toward complete denuclearization, Yoon replied yes, he does believe so.
"North Korea's denuclearization has been sought over the last 30 years since the early 90s under the aim of the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, which saw us having our tactical nukes withdrawn," he stated.
There have been raised concerns lately of an expected 7th nuclear test by the North after satellite photos show that the work being done on Tunnel 3 of North Korea's nuclear test site appears to be finished, which would conceivably make the facility ready to carry out a nuclear test.
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 11th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 11 Chinese military aircraft spotted one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare aircraft, and one was a Y-8 reconnaissance (RECCE) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 11, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW and Y-8 RECCE) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 10th, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Of the 26 Chinese military aircraft spotted, six were J-16 fighter jets, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one was a Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "26 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 10, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "8 of the detected aircraft (J-16*6, Y-8 ASW and Y-8 EW) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Kim Jong Un Inspects Military Training Of Tactical Nuclear Weapon Units - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected the military training of tactical nuclear weapon units, according to the country's state media KCNA.
The North Korean leader, who said he wants no more dialogue with enemies, made a "field guidance" to the drills that were carried out from September 25th to October 9th during the joint live-fire missile exercises between the United States and South Korea.
KCNA said that the joint exercises saw an aircraft carrier, an Aegis destroyer and a nuclear-powered submarine.
Kim reportedly said that he feels no need for dialogue with enemies, and there is nothing to talk with them about.
12 Chinese Military Aircraft (1 UAV), 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 9th, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft (1 UAV), and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 9th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 12 Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island of Taiwan, one was an SU-30 multirole aircraft, and one was a BZK-005 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense released a statement saying, "12 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 9, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In a second statement the MOD stated, "2 of the detected aircraft (SU-30 and BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
Japanese Ministry Of Defense Statement On Latest North Korean Missile Launches - JAPANESE MOD (Translated from Japanese)- "North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the east from near the east coast of North Korea at 1:00 today. We are currently analyzing the details, but it is estimated that it fell in the Sea of Japan on the east side of the Korean Peninsula, and both are outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The flight distance is estimated as follows, and the possibility of the launch location being over the sea is still being analyzed.
(1) At around 1:47 a.m., the missile was launched from the eastern coast of North Korea toward the east, reaching a maximum altitude of approximately 100 km and flying approximately 350 km.
(2) At around 1:53 a.m., the missile was launched from the eastern coast of North Korea toward the east, reaching a maximum altitude of approximately 100 km and flying approximately 350 km.
The Ministry of Defense promptly shared information within the government and with related organizations. To date, no reports of damage from aircraft or ships have been confirmed.
Immediately report this matter to the Prime Minister,
(1) Make every effort to collect and analyze information, and provide the public with prompt and accurate information.
2 Thorough confirmation of the safety of aircraft, ships, etc.
3 Prepare for unforeseen circumstances and take all possible measures There were instructions about three points.
In response, the Minister of Defense:
(1) Make every effort to gather and analyze information while cooperating closely with the United States and other countries.
(2) To prepare for the occurrence of unforeseen circumstances, continue to take all possible measures to ensure vigilance and surveillance.
I gave instructions on two points. After that, we are taking all possible measures, such as holding a meeting of related executives under the vice minister.
North Korea's series of actions, including its repeated ballistic missile launches, threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region, and the international community. We strongly condemn such ballistic missile launches, which violate the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces will continue to cooperate closely with the United States and other countries, and will make every effort to collect and analyze information and conduct warning and surveillance based on the instructions of the Minister. We will make an announcement as soon as possible."
US Indo-Pacific Command Statement On North Korean Launches - USINDOPACOM: "We are aware of the two ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs. The U.S. commitments to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remain ironclad."
North Korea Fires Two More Short-Range Ballistic Missiles - SEOUL- North Korea has fired two more short-range missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, according to the South Korean military, after the United States and South Korea completed joint naval exercises the day before which involved U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
The missile tests came after North Korea had warned the United States that the redeployment of the U.S. aircraft carrier near the Korean Peninsula was inflaming tensions in the region.
The South Korean military reported that they detected the two missile launches between 1:48 a.m. and 1:58 a.m. from North Korea's eastern coastal city of Munchon.
6 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 8th, 2022 - 6 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 8th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "6 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 8, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
UN Panel: North Korea Continues Preperations For Nuclear Test - A U.N. Panel stated Friday that North Korea spent the first half of 2022 advancing its missile programs, and preparing for a possible nuclear test.
It also said the country may be obtaining and transferring weapons technology through students currently studying abroad.
The panel's biennial report, which covers the first six months of 2022 stated, "During the reporting period, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea made preparations at its nuclear test site, although it did not test a nuclear device".
In March, the U.N. panel had reported that North Korea may have begun repairing the North's main nuclear site in Punggye-ri, possibly in order to carry out it's 7th nuclear test.
The report said, "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has reopened its nuclear test infrastructure, including the test tunnel and supporting buildings (see figures I–III), which were demolished in May 2018".
The report said that the North's missile program has rapidly advanced, which may have been made possible by the "intangible transfer of technology involving scientists of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in particular fields of activity."
"A Member State informed the Panel that there were students from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea studying abroad who send information back to the country by order of military organizations and governmental departments responsible for science, technology and the economy," it stated.
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 6th, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 PLAN vessels spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 6th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
One of the Chinese military aircraft spotted was a Y-8 ASW.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "9 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 6, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea Flies Fighter Jets, Bombers Near Shared Border With South, South Mobilizes 30 Jets - North Korea conducted firing drills with fighter jets and bombers on Thursday, flying aircraft near the South Korean border, according to the South Korean military. South Korea mobilized 30 fighter jets in response, including F-15Ks.
South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that the drills were an apparent response to joint air, ground and naval drills between the United States and South Korea.
12 jets conducted a firing drill in the afternoon after North Korea had launched two short-range ballistic missiles that same day.
Eight fighter jets flew with four bombers, all in formation, and appeared to be carrying out air-to-surface firing exercises according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
The military said that North Korean military aircraft breached South Korea's "special surveillance line" which is located near the two countries shared border in the afternoon.
The JCS statement said that the South Korean military then mobilized 30 fighter jets, which included F-15Ks in response to the actions by North Korea.
North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles - North Korea has reportedly fired another "unspecified" ballistic missile toward the East Sea, according to Japan's Coast Guard, the South Korean military and South Korea's news agency Yonhap, which is reporting multiple ballistic missiles.
Japan's Prime Minister's office has put out a statement saying, "[Emergency alert] A projectile that appears to be a North Korean ballistic missile has likely flown over Japan."
After putting out the statement, the Prime Minister's office quickly deleted it. More information to follow.
Prime Minister's office update correction: "[Emergency alert (Correction)] North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow."
*Update* - The South Korean military is now saying that two short-range ballistic missiles were fired from Pyongyang, according to Yonhap.
Yonhap reported that the Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launches from the Samsok area in Pyongyang between 6:01am and 6:23am local time.
The JCS put out a statement saying, "While strengthening our monitoring and vigilance, our military is maintaining a full readiness posture in close cooperation with the United States".
North Korea Sends Missile Over Japan, US South Korea Hold Live-Fire Drills - PYONGYANG - After North Korea sent a missile flying over Japan, the US and South Korea held live-fire missile drills, during which one missile malfunctioned and crashed down inside the Air Force base in Gangneung. Read Full Article
US Sends Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier To Korean Peninsula After North Korean Missile Flies Over Japan - After North Korea sent a missile flying over Japan, the United States has not only commenced joint live-fire missile drills with South Korea in the region, but is now sending nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan back to waters near the Korean Peninsula, according to officials at the U.S. Defense Department.
The USS Ronald Reagan is now located in the Sea of Japan, according to a Navy Spokesperson Wednesday. It has returned to the waters after finishing up exercises with South Korea and Japan on Friday.
Sending the aircraft carrier to the region for the first time since 2017 just after the North had launched the missile over Japan, its fifth missile test in the last two weeks, is an apparent signal to Pyongyang.
33 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 5th, 2022 - 33 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 5th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Four of the Chinese military aircraft spotted were J-11 fighter jets, another four were J-16 fighter jets, and another was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "9 of the detected aircraft (J-11*4, J-16*4 and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
An additional statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "33 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 5, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Malfunctioned South Korean Missile Crashes Down Inside Airforce Base In Gangneung During Joint Exercises With US - A malfunctioned Hyumoo-2 ballistic missile fired by South Korea crashed inside the ground of an air force base in Gangneung on Wednesday during live-fire missile drills with the United States, leading some residents of the area to believe North Korea had attacked the city and caused panic.
Government officials didn't release any information regarding the incident for hours, leading to various assumptions as to what might have occurred.
The ballistic missile malfunction isn't reported to have caused any injuries, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The military said that it was investigating what had caused the "abnormal flight" of the missile.
Gangneung’s fire department, as well as its city hall stated that emergency workers were dispatched to the scene at the air force base in response to calls regarding a possible explosion, but were sent back by military officials.
On Thursday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that drills with the United States on Tuesday included test firing four intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRCBMs).
Each side launched two Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), as well as a Hyumoo-2 missile which was successful.
During the joint live fire drills, fighter jets were deployed which fired at a target located off South Korea's western coast.
The drills were an apparent response to a North Korean IRBM Mupyong-ri missile that was fired on October 4th from Jagang which flew over Japan, leading to the country putting out a nationwide J-alert telling residents to seek cover underground or in a sturdy building.
A spokesperson for the Japanese government stated that the missile was not shot down because it was not believed to post a threat.
So far this year North Korea has test fired 40 ballistic missiles.
Statements By South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff: Statement 1 | Statement 2
Japanese Government Issues Warning: North Korea Appears To Have Launched Ballistic Missile Over Japan - The Japanese government has issued a warning saying that North Korea appears to have launched at least one ballistic missile toward Japan and has urged everyone in the country to monitor news media.
A second message by the Prime Minister's Office of Japan stated, " [Emergency Alert] A projectile that appears to be a North Korean ballistic missile has likely flown over Japan".
14 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 3rd, 2022 - 14 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 3rd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "14 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 3, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "1 of the detected aircraft (Y-9 EW) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
22 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan October 2nd, 2022 - 22 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 2nd, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "22 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 2, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
The MOD added, "8 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, J-16*2, BZK-005 UAV, CH-4 UCAV, Y-8 and Y-9 EW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
8 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Island Of Taiwan October 1st, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on October 1st, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "8 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Oct. 1, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (SU-30 and J-16) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
North Korea Fires Four Rounds Of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles In A Week - North Korea has fired a four rounds of ballistic missiles in less than a week, according to the South Korean military. Details on the launches here: Read Full Article
North Korea Fires Two More Short-Range Ballistic Missiles - North Korea has fired another two ballistic missiles, in their fourth round of missile tests in a week, according to the South Korean military.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the missiles were fired at around 6:45 am from Sunan, which is located north of Pyongyang. Each of the two missiles were fired around 8 minutes apart from one another.
The missiles flew around 217 miles at a maximum speed of Mach 6, according to the South Korean military.
Japan's Coast Guard also reported the missile test, saying that they flew 400km and 350 km respectively and reached an altitude of 50km, according to Japan's State Minister of Defense Toshiro Ino.
USINDOPACOM Statement Regarding DPRK Launches: The US Indo-Pacific command has put out the following statement on the two short-range missile launches by North Korea:
"We are aware of the two ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs. The U.S. commitments to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remain ironclad.
8 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 30th, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 30th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
The statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "8 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 30, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems." Read Full Article
North Korea Fires At Least One More Missile From Suchon Region - North Korea has fired at least one more short-range ballistic missiles from the Sunchon region, according to the South Korean military.
North Korea has fired at least one more short-range ballistic missiles from the Sunchon region, according to the South Korean military, which says the missiles flew about 350 kilometers (217 miles) at apogees of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and a speed of Mach 5.
One report by Yonhap says that one missile had been fired. Another report by Yonhap says that two missiles were fired, both short-range.
The missile(s), which landed in the East Sea, were fired hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) around South Korea's shared border with North Korea.
The Japanese Coast Guard also reported that North Korea had launched a missile.
During her visit Kamala Harris said that the United States has a "strong alliance" with "the republic of North Korea," accidentally referring to South Korea as "North Korea".
She said that "It is an alliance that is strong and enduring."
Harris also said, "I cannot state enough that the commitment of the United States to the defense of the Republic of Korea is iron-clad, and that we will do everything in our power to ensure that it has meaning in every way that the words suggest".
She condemned North Korea as a "brutal dictatorship", along with the North's arms program and its human rights violations.
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 29th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 11th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
31 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 28th, 2022 - 31 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 28th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
The Chinese military aircraft included four J-11 fighter jets, two J-16 fighter jets, one BZK-005 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV, one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, one TB-001 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UCAV, and one CH-4 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UCAV.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan released a statement saying, "31 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 28, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
The MOD added, "10 of the detected aircraft (J-11*4, J-16*2, BZK-005 UAV, Y-8 ASW, TB-001 UCAV and CH-4 UCVA) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 27th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
No other information was given out by the Ministry of Defense on today's report except for the following statement, "11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 27, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
12 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 26th, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 26th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Three of the Chinese military aircraft were J-16 fighter jets.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "12 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 26, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
A second statement by the MOd said, "3 of the detected aircraft (J-16*3) had flown on our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 25th, 2022 - 15 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 25th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Updated Ongoing Report
DOD: Conflict With Nuclear Peer Possible, As Russia Uses Dangerous Nuclear Rhetoric - RUSSIA/UKRAINE - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a "partial mobilization", as well as Putin's threats to use "all means" at Russia's disposal to protect the country, saying that Putin's speech used "dangerous and reckless nuclear rhetoric". Read Full Article
North Korea Fires Unidentified Ballistic Missile Into East Sea - North Korea has reportedly fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea, according to the South Korean military. Read Full Article
Rumor Regarding Coup In China - There is a rumor going around regarding a coup in China. We see no evidence of any coup having taken place in China.
The rumor was started due to a video circulating the internet showing a military convoy traveling down a road in China, along with reports of flight cancellations, which started a few days ago. The Chinese President Xi Jinping also has not been seen since the rumor started.
There have been many flights canceled, though the reason is unknown. It is more likely the flights were canceled due to COVID measures and "zero COVID policy", than due to a coup.
If we do see solid evidence about what is happening, we'll put out an update on the situation.
North Korean State News: Country Is Not And Will Not Be Exporting Weapons To Russia - North Korean state media has reported that the country is not exporting weapons to Russia, and does not have any plans at all to do so.
The North Korean military issued a 'rare' statement according to North Korea's state news agency KCNA, where it said, "We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will not plan to export them".
The statement also said, "We condemn the U.S. for thoughtlessly circulating the rumor against the DPRK to pursue its base political and military aim."
"Not only the development, production, possession of military equipment, but also their export and import are the lawful right peculiar to a sovereign state. We have never recognized the UNSC unlawful 'sanctions resolution' against the DPRK, which was cooked up by the U.S. and its vassal forces."
38 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 21st, 2022 - 38 Chinese military aircraft, and 6 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 21st, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
The aircraft included: six J-11 fighter jets, three SU-30 multirole aircraft, two J-16 fighter jets, one JH-7 fighter bomber, one BZK-005 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV, one TB-001 UCAV Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV, One Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircarft, one CH-4 UCAV Reconnaissance UAV, and one Y-8 Reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense released the following statement: "38 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 21, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
A second statement by the MOD said, "17 of the detected aircraft (JH-7, BZK-005, SU-30*3, J-11*6, J-16*2, TB-001, Y-8 ASW, CH-4 and Y-8 RECCE) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
9 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 19th, 2022 - 9 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 19th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 9 Chinese military aircraft, two were SU-30 multirole aircraft, one was a JH-7 fighter bomber, and one was a J-16 fighter jet.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement by Taiwan's ministry of defense said, "9 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 19, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement by the MOD said, "4 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2, JH-7 and J-16) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Biden: US Would Defend Taiwan If Attacked By China - Biden: US Would Defend Taiwan If Attacked By China
Biden on 60 Minutes: US would defend Taiwan if invaded by China.
Question: “But would U.S. forces defend the island?"
Biden: “Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack.”
Question: “So unlike Ukraine, to be clear, sir. U.S. forces, U.S. men and women would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion?"
Biden: “Yes.”
After the interview, a White House official stated that United States policy on Taiwan hasn't changed. U.S. Policy on Taiwan has always been that the United States does not support Taiwan independence.
Officially, aside from comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden, the United States government hasn't made any declarations that they will be defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Reaches Japan - Super Typhoon Nanmadol has reached Japan. Around two million people in the country had been ordered to evacuate ahead of the Typhoon, according to NHK-World Japan. Read Full Article
Evacuations were carried out in the cities of Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Amakusa, with a total of 965,000 households having been ordered to evacuate.
A level 5 alert, which is the highest on Japan's natural disaster warning scale had been issued to over 14,0000 in Nishinoomote, which is located on Kyushu island, according to the NHK news agency.
8 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 18th, 2022 - 8 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 18th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
One of the military aircraft spotted was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "8 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 18, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
A second statement by the MOD said, "1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW) had flown to our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
7.2 Earthquake Off Taiwan: Tsunami Warning - TAIWAN - Magnitude 7.2 earthquake has been detected off of the southeastern coast of Taiwan on Sunday, at 3:44 pm local time, according to Taiwan's weather bureau, and the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has been issued as a result.
At 3:49 pm Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions of the Okinawa Prefecture. The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center also issued a Tsunami warning, and said that tsunami waves are possible within 186 miles of the earthquake's epicenter, along Taiwan's coastline.
Japan Times has reported that the estimated height of the resulting tsunami is around 1 meter, and has advised people in the area to move to higher ground.
Taiwan news reported that a convenience store collapsed, and a train had been derailed on the east coast, as a result of the earthquake. So far casualties are unknown. Read Ongoing Report
20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 17th, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 17th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Ongoing Report
Of the 20 military aircraft that were spotted, one was a CH-4 UCAV Reconnaissance (RECCE) drone, and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "20 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 17, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement said, "2 of the detected aircraft (CH-4 UCAV RECCE and Y-8 ASW) had flown to our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
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Intense Fighting Between Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan - Fighting has been reported between Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, in which both countries have blamed each other for violating the ceasefire agreement. Read Full Article
43 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 16th, 2022 - 43 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 16th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 43 Chinese military aircraft, twelve were J-16 fighter jets, two were SU-30 multirole aircraft, two were H-6 nuclear capable bombers, one was a BZK-005 reconnaissance UAV (RECCE), and one was a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense read: "43 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 16, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement read: "20 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, SU-30*2, J-16*12, BZK-005 UAV RECCE, H-6*2 and KJ-500 AEW&C) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated." Read Full Article
26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 15th, 2022 - 26 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 15th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 26 Chinese military aircraft, four were J-16 fighter jets, two were SU-30 multirole fighter aircraft, two JH-7 fighter bombers, one BZK-007 UAV Reconnaissance (RECCE) drone, and one Y-9 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese forces.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "26 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 15, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "11 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2, JH-7*2, BZK-007 UAV RECCE, J-16*4, WZ-7 UAV RECCE and Y-9 EW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated." Read Report
Pentagon Had Top Secret Meeting To Discuss China And Russia's Plans To Build Unique Space Weapons - WASHINGTON – Pentagon leaders held a top-secret conference at the Pentagon on September 6th, and 7th, to discuss China and Russia's potential to develop unique space weapons, giving to a publicly posted dossier. The meetings also centered around protecting the US-owned assets currently in orbit around the earth. Read Full Article
24 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 14th, 2022 - 24 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 14th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
One of the Chinese aircraft that was spotted was a J-16 fighter jet, a second was a Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, and a third was a J-11 fighter jet.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "24 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 14, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
A second by Taiwan's MOD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (J-11, J-16 and Y-8 EW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 13th, 2022 - 11 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 13th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
Two of the Chinese aircraft spotted were J-10 multirole combat aircraft, and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) plane.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "11 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 13, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement by the MOD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2 and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 12th, 2022 - 7 Chinese military aircraft, and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 12th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, which included a BZK-005 reconnaissance drone.
Of the 7 Chinese military aircraft, two of them were J-10 multirole combat aircraft, and one was a BZK-005 reconnaissance UAV (RECCE).
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "7 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 12, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2 and BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated." Read Report Here
New North Korean Nuclear Force Policy: Nuclear Launch If Leader Killed In Attack - Additions to North Korea's nuclear force policy say that a nuclear attack could commence "automatically and immediately" if the leader Kim Jong Un is either killed or incapacitated by an attack. Read Full Article
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Northeastern Papua New Guinea - The U.S. Geological Survey has detected a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Northeastern Papua New Guinea.
The earthquake occurred at 9:46 a.m. local time and had a depth of 56 miles. No Tsunami warning has been reported to have been issued for the region as a result of the earthquake.
Although it yet remains unclear how many deaths and injuries have been caused by the earthquake, the death toll is expected to be high, due to the severity of the earthquake.
Ongoing Report: Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan September 2022 - After U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei on September 2nd, 2022, both Chinese military aircraft and PLAN vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan on a daily basis. Read Full Article
43 Chinese Military Aircraft, 9 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 10th, 2022 - 43 Chinese military aircraft, and 9 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 10th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 43 Chinese military aircraft, nine SU-30 multirole aircraft, four J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 multirole combat aircraft, one B2K-005 high-altitude, long-range UAV reconnaissance aircraft, one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out the following statement, "43 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 10, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another MOD statement said, "19 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*9, J-10*4, J-16*4, BZK-005 UAV RECCE and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
12 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan September 9th, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on September 9th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the 12 Chinese military aircraft spotted, two were J-10 multirole combat aircraft, one was a JH-7 fighter bomber, one was a J-16 fighter jet, one was a Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle (UAV RECCE), and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan's military tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings, and deployed air defense missile systems in order to monitor their activities.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "12 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 9, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In another statement, the MOD said "6 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2, JH-7, J-16, UAV RECCE and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
45 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 8th, 2022 - TAIWAN - 45 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 8th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Twelve of the military aircraft that were spotted were SU-30 multi-role fighter aircraft, four were J-16 fighter jets, four were JH-7 fighter bombers, two were J-10 multi-role combat aircraft, one was a TB-001 Twin-Tailed Scorpion medium-altitude, long-range combat Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), one was a J-11 fighter jet, and one was a Y-9 Tactical Transport aircraft.
CAP aircraft were tasked, radio warnings were issued to the Chinese forces in the area, and air defense missile systems were deployed in order to monitor their activities.
The statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "7 PLAN vessels and 45 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (Sept. 4, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "25 of the detected aircraft (TB-001, SU-30*12, J-10*2, J-16*4, JH-7*4, J-11 and Y-9 CC) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Pentagon Suspends Deliveries Of F-35 Jets After Finding Chinese Made Component - The Pentagon has suspended deliveries of new Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft to the army after finding that a component of the jet uses an alloy made in China, which, according to a CNN report, and Interfax, violates federal defense procurement policies. Read Full Article
Japan's MOD Update On Taiwan's Defensive Strategy - Japan's Ministry of Defense has released another update on Taiwan's defense strategy "to prevent an invasion by China at the furthest distance possible".
The MOD statement said, "Taiwan has formulated a defense strategy to prevent an invasion by China at the furthest distance possible through a multilayered defense posture combining major equipment such as fighter aircraft and naval vessels…"
In addition, the MOD stated, "…with asymmetric capabilities, known as “resolute defense and multi-domain deterrence” and strengthened its domestic development of sea and air capabilities, long-range missiles."
Biden Administration Preparing To Invest $50 Billion In The US Semiconductor Industry - The Biden administration has announced plans to invest $50 billion in the US semiconductor industry, in order to "revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry and spur innovation while creating good-paying jobs in communities across the country," according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Read Full Article
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12 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 7th, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 7th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Of the military aircraft, three were SU-30 multirole aircraft.
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "5 PLAN vessels and 12 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 7, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
An additional statement from the MOD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*3) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
8 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 6th, 2022 - Eight Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 6th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. Read Full Article
Two of the military aircraft that were spotted were JH-7 fighter bombers, and one was an SU-30 multirole aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "5 PLAN vessels and 8 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 6, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In another statement, Taiwan's MOD said, "3 of the detected aircraft (SU-30 and JH-7*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
17 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels, 1 UAV Spotted Around Taiwan On September 5th, 2022. - 17 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 5th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Four of the military aircraft were H-6 nuclear capable bombers, two were J-11 figher jets, one was a Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one was a UAV Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle (RECCE).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, radio warnings were issued and air defense missile systems were deployed in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese assets.
A statement released by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense stated, "17 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around our surrounding region were detected today (September 5, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement by Taiwan's MOD stated, "9 of the detected aircraft (J-11*2, Y-8 EW, Y-8 ASW, UAV RECCE and H-6*4) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
7 Chinese Aircraft, 1 UAV, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 4th, 2022 - Seven Chinese military aircraft, one UAV, and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on September 4th, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Two of the military aircraft spotted were J-10 multirole combat aircraft, one of the planes was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense put out the following statement, "5 PLAN vessels, 1 PLA UAV & 7 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 4, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems.
In an additional statement, they stated, "3 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2 and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Regarding the UAV, Taiwan's MOD stated, "Recently, unidentified drones from PRC have been reported hovering over the barracks in Kinmen. To counter the harassment from PRC, #ROCArmedForces have deployed anti-drone jammers & authorized soldiers to fire warning shots & signal flares as countermeasures."
Addtionally, they stated, "In the face of the CCP's drone intrusion into the Kinmen defense area, it attempts to escalate the conflict and undermine regional peace. The national army responded in accordance with the procedures, and used jamming guns, defensive shooting and signal bombs to give warnings, etc., to forcefully counteract and maintain security."
Taiwan: Drones From China Hover Over Barracks In Kinmen - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has put out a statement saying that "unidentified drones" from PRC (People's Republic of China) have been reported "hovering over the barracks in Kinmen".
In response, they have deployed anti-drone jammers and have given soldiers orders to fire warning shots and signal flares as countermeasures.
The statement from Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "Recently, unidentified drones from PRC have been reported hovering over the barracks in Kinmen. To counter the harassment from PRC, #ROCArmedForces have deployed anti-drone jammers & authorized soldiers to fire warning shots & signal flares as countermeasures."
In another statement, the MOD said "In the face of the CCP's drone intrusion into the Kinmen defense area, it attempts to escalate the conflict and undermine regional peace. The national army responded in accordance with the procedures, and used jamming guns, defensive shooting and signal bombs to give warnings, etc., to forcefully counteract and maintain security."
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4 Chinese Aircraft, 5 PLA Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 3rd, 2022 - Four Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLA vessels have been spotted in waters surrounding Taiwan on September 3rd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Of the military aircraft that were spotted, two were J-10 multirole combat aircraft.
CAP aircraft were tasked, radio warnings were issued, and air defense missile systems were deployed in order to monitor the Chinese military activity in the area.
The statement made by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "5 PLAN vessels and 4 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 3, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement by the MOD said, "2 of the detected aircraft (J-10*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated".
19 Chinese Military Aircraft, 3 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 2nd, 2022 - 19 Chinese military aircraft, and 3 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 2nd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
The Chinese military aircraft included two J-16 fighter jets, one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one Y-8 electronic warfare aircraft (EW).
A statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "3 PLAN vessels and 19 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 2, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement said, "4 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW, J-16*2 and Y-8 EW) had flown in our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
Taiwan Military Shoots Civilian Drone, Releases Defensive Strategy - TAIWAN - The Taiwanese military have shot down an unidentified unmanned "civilian drone" near Kinmen, Taiwan on Thursday, September 1st. Japan's Ministry of Defense has also put out a statement, along with a map showing Taiwan's defensive strategy, meant to deter "Chinese aggression". The United States is also strengthening "alliance" with the Philippines. Read Full Article
Russia Initiates Wargames With China And Others Amid Tensions With The Western World - KREMLIN - On Thursday, September 1st, Russia initiated the Vostok 2022 exercise. Being held in the far east of Russia and the Sea of Japan, The wargames are intended to demonstrate to western countries that Russia still has enough military to hold these massive exercises while it is still engaged in Ukraine. Read Full Article
Taiwan Shoots Down Civilian Drone Near Kinmen - The Taiwanese Kinmen Defense Command says they have shot down an unidentified unmanned "civilian drone" near Kinmen, Taiwan on Thursday, September 1st.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has responded to the incident. TAO spokeswoman Zhu Fenglian stated that she's aware of reports on the incident and said that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is purposefully hyping up the incident in order to increase tensions, which she said was "absurd".
Zhu Fenglian said, "We have seen relevant reports," but said that the DPP authorities are attempting to hype the situation and create tension, and heighten the confrontation between the two sides.
Although the spokeswoman said that she was aware of the reports, she did not reveal any information on who might have been piloting the drone that was shot down.
Earlier in the day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was asked about the incident. He responded that he was not aware of any reports in the news regarding to a drone being shot down by Taiwan's military over the Shiyu Islet.
The Taiwanese government however, have put out a report that a drone had been shot down Thursday afternoon, which they referred to as a "civilian drone".
On Sunday, the KDC had said that they would be heeding a four-step process when it comes to dealing with Chinese drone incursions, including "firing signal flares, reporting the intrusion, driving the drone out, and shooting it down".
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53 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On September 1st, 2022 - 53 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on September 1st, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
Ten of the Chinese military aircraft were J-11 fighter jets, five were J-16 fighter jets, four were JH-7 fighter bombers, two were H-6 nuclear capable bombers, one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one was a KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "8 PLAN vessels and 53 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (September 1, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In another statement, Taiwan's MOD said, "23 of the detected aircraft (J-11*10, JH-7*4, Y-8 ASW, J-16*5, H-6*2 and KJ-500 AEW&C) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
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Taiwanese Soldiers Fire Defensive Shots At Intruding Chinese Drone For First Time - Taiwan has fired live ammunition at a Chinese drone that had intruded over one of Taiwan's outer islands for the first time, on Tuesday, August 30th. Taiwanese Army's Kinmen Defense Command (KDC) had said that they would be heeding a four-step process when it comes to dealing with Chinese drone incursions, including firing signal flares, reporting the intrusion, driving the drone out, and shooting it down. Read Full Article
*UPDATED* Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan Every Day So Far In Month Of August - 783 Chinese military aircraft (spotted every day of the month so far), and 179 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. Read Full Article
*UPDATED* Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan Every Day So Far In Month Of August - 759 Chinese military aircraft (spotted every day of the month so far), and 168 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island of Taiwan every day since August 6th. Read Full Article
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23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan August 28th, 2022 - 23 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels were spotted around Taiwan on August 28th, 2022, making the total military aircraft spotted this month around the island: 722, and vessels: 160. See Full Month's Activity
Of the Chinese military aircraft that were spotted around the island, three were J-11 fighter jets, two were J-10 fighter jets, two were J-16 fighter jets, one was an SU-30 multi-role aircraft, one was a WZ-10 Attack helicopter, and one was a Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "8 PLAN vessels and 23 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 28, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In another statement, the Ministry of Defense said, "10 of the detected aircraft (SU-30, J-10*2, J-11*3, J-16*2, Y-8 ASW and WZ-10 Attack) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
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21 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted In Surrounding Region Of Taiwan August 27th, 2022 - 21 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the surrounding region of Taiwan on August 27th, 2022 according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
The Chinese military aircraft included: Seven J-16 multirole aircraft, four H-6 nuclear capable bombers, and two J-10 fighter aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "5 PLAN vessels and 21 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 27, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
The MOD also said, "13 of the detected aircraft (J-16*7, H-6*4 and J-10*2,) had flown in our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
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Israel Reportedly Striking Targets In Syria, Explosions Reported In Tartus - TAIWAN - 653 Chinese military aircraft have been spotted around Taiwan every day so far for the month of August, and 139 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels have been spotted around the island every day since August 6th. Read Full Article
13 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan August 24th, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported 13 Chinese military aircraft, and 4 PLAN vessels in the surrounding region of Taiwan on August 24th, 2022.
The Chinese military aircraft spotted included two SU-30 multirole aircraft which flew on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait. The statements put out by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said:
"4 PLAN vessels and 13 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 24, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"2 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted In Area Surrounding Taiwan August 23rd, 2022 - 20 Chinese military aircraft and four PLAN vessels were spotted in waters surrounding Taiwan on August 23rd, 2022, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. The Chinese military aircraft detected included four J-16 fighter jets, three SU-30 multi-role aircraft and two J-11 fighter jets.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defense missile systems to track and monitor the activities of the Chinese aircraft and vessels.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "4 PLAN vessels and 20 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 23, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement by Taiwan's MOD said, "9 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*3, J-11*2 and J-16*4) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Surrounding Taiwan August 22nd, 2022 - 15 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels have been spotted in the region surrounding the island of Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
The Chinese military aircraft spotted included: two SU-30 multirole aircraft, two J-10 fighter jets, two J-11 fighter jets, two JH-7 fighter bombers, one Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft (RECCE), one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one J-16 fighter jets.
Taiwan's military tasked CAP aircraft, issued radio warnings, and air defense missile systems were deployed in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese military activities in the surrounding area.
"5 PLAN vessels and 15 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 22, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"11 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2, J-10*2, J-11*2, JH-7*2, Y-8 RECCE, Y-8 ASW and J-16) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
12 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Surrounding Taiwan August 21st, 2022 - 12 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted in the 'surrounding region' near the island of Taiwan on August 21st, 2022.
Taiwan's responded by tasking CAP aircraft, putting out radio warnings to the aircraft and deploying air defense missile systems in order to track the Chinese planes and monitor their activities.
Taiwan's MOD said that five of the Chinese military aircraft had flown on the east part of the Taiwan Strait median line.
The statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "5 PLAN vessels and 12 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 21, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
Another statement put out by the Taiwanese MOD said, "5 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2, J-10*2 and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
51 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan - 51 Chinese military aircraft and 6 vessels were spotted around Taiwan on August 18th, 2022. Taiwan responded by monitoring the situation, deploying aircraft in CAP, naval vessels and land-based missile systems, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense.
The Chinese military aircraft included twelve SU-30 multi-role aircraft, six J-16 fighter jets, four J-10 fighter jets, two H-6 nuclear capable bombers and one Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out the following statements regarding the incursions:
"6 PLAN vessels and 51 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 18, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
"25 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*12, J-10*4, J-16*6, Y-8 EW and H-6*2) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
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21 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan August 17th, 2022 - 21 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan August 17th, 2022. Five of the Chinese military aircraft included two SU-30 and one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a statement saying, "5 PLAN vessels and 21 PLA aircraft around our surrounding region were detected today (August 17, 2022) until 1700(GMT+8). #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded to these activities with aircraft in CAP, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems."
In another statement they said, "5 of the detected aircraft (SU-30*2, J-11*2 and Y-8 ASW) had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and our SW ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated."
30 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 Vessels On East Part Of Median Line August 15th, 2022 - 30 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels were spotted on the "east part of the median line" of the Taiwan Strait August 15th, 2022.
The Chinese military aircraft included eight SU-30 multirole aircraft, four J-16 fighter jets, two J-11 fighter jets and one Z-9 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense put out a report saying "As PLA Eastern Theater announced a joint combat patrol mission, #ROCArmedForces detected 5 PLAN vessels and 30 PLA aircraft today until 1700(GMT+8). 15 of the detected aircraft had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flight paths as illustrated."
"We condemn PLA for jeopardizing the peace and security of our surrounding region with announcements of military drills. #ROCArmedForces monitor activities around our surrounding region and respond to every situation with professionalism to #ProtectOurCountry," they added.
CAP aircraft were tasked, radio warnings issued and air defense missile systems were deployed in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese aircraft and vessels.
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Market In The Capital of Armenia Hit With Huge Explosion - ARMENIA - A series of explosions hit the Surmalu shopping center in Yerevan, Armenia's capital, on August 14th, leaving 20 people injured and 1 person dead. Fires have now broken out and an unknown number of people are reportedly trapped under debris, according to the Yerevan Mayor's office. Read Full Article
Another U.S. Congressional Delegation Is In Taiwan, Less Than Two Weeks After Pelosi - A five-member delegation, led by Senator Ed Markey (D) of Massachusetts, meeting in Taiwan to discuss security, economical, and trade topics, according to the American Institute in Taiwan. Read Full Article
White House Press Release: Kurt Campbell Call Regarding China, Taiwan - White House teleconference press release: On call with Kurt Campbell regarding China and Taiwan and the recent tensions that have arisen in the Taiwan Strait. Read Full Article
The U.S. To Maintain Security In Taiwan Straight, Taipei Eternally Grateful - TAIWAN - The Foreign Ministry of Taiwan expressed with sincerity, its gratefulness to the United States for its constant presence around Taiwan and for taking specific action to safeguard the region and the Taiwan Strait. Read Full Article
China Sending Fighter Jets And Bombers To Thailand For Joint Exercises - China is sending bombers and fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises with Thailand's military on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 Read Full Article
5 State-Run Chinese Companies To De-List From NYSE Due To Tensions With U.S. - NEW YORK CITY - In another escalation due to rising tensions, 5 Chinese state-run global companies have announced their decision to de-list from the New York Stock Exchange. Read Full Article
China: Month Long Live-Fire Drills Begin Monday, Regular Drills Planned - The Chinese military has said that they would be continuing their live-fire military drills Monday, August 8th, 2022 in the waters and skies around the island of Taiwan, focusing on anti-submarine and air-to-ship strikes. Read Full Article
China Responds To G7 Joint Statement Regarding The Taiwan Strait - The Group of Seven (G7) Foreign ministers released a joint statement regarding Taiwan calling an end to China's provocative exercises around the island of Taiwan, after which the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) condemned the statement and called it scrap paper. Read Full Article
66 Chinese Military Aircraft And 14 Vessels Around Taiwan August 7th, 2022 - 66 Chinese military aircraft and 14 vessels were detected around Taiwan on August 7th, 2022. 22 of the aircraft had flown on the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait and the southwest ADIZ according to Taiwan's MOD. Read Full Article
20 Chinese Aircraft, 14 Vessels Conduct Operations Around Taiwan, China Says Drills Will Now Be Regular Occurrence - 20 Chinese military aircraft and 14 Chinese vessels conducted an air-sea operation on the surrounding area of Taiwan. Chinese state-run television also says that China will be carrying out regular drills from now on. Read Full Article
Taiwanese Official Ouyang Lixing Found Dead At Hotel - TAIWAN - (From Taiwanese Translation) Taiwanese official Ou Yang Li-hsing, who was the vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and led missile production has died of a "sudden heart attack" at 57 years old in the hotel that he was saying in. Read Full Article
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Countermeasures in Response to Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced a list of "countermeasures" in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island of Taiwan.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, ""In disregard of China’s strong opposition and serious representations, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited China’s Taiwan region. On 5 August, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the following countermeasures in response:
1.Canceling China-U.S. Theater Commanders Talk.
2.Canceling China-U.S. Defense Policy Coordination Talks (DPCT).
3.Canceling China-U.S. Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) meetings.
4.Suspending China-U.S. cooperation on the repatriation of illegal immigrants.
5.Suspending China-U.S. cooperation on legal assistance in criminal matters.
6.Suspending China-U.S. cooperation against transnational crimes.
7.Suspending China-U.S. counternarcotics cooperation.
8.Suspending China-U.S. talks on climate change."
Taiwan MOD: 49 Chinese Military Aircraft Flew Into Median Line Of Taiwan Straight August 5th, 2022 - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has reported that 49 Chinese aircraft flew into the east part of the median line of the Taiwan Strait on August 5th, 2022. The Chinese aircraft included 24 SU-30 multi-role fighter aircraft, 10 J-16 fighter jets, 7 J-10 fighter jets, 6 J-11 fighter jets, 1 Y-8 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft and one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) plane.
CAP aircraft tasked, radio warnings issued and air defense missile systems deployed to monitor the activities.
Pelosi To Visit Koreas Demilitarized Zone, Vows To Support South In Denuclearizing The North - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after having visited the island of Taiwan visiting the heavily fortified Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) that sits between the North and South Korean border on her way to Seoul, the Capital of South Korea. Read Full Article
China Shoots Missiles Over Taiwan And Into Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone - Chinese state-affiliated media announced live fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait. The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that five Chinese missiles are 'presumed' to have landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Read Full Article
U.S. Department Of State: Worldwide Travel Alert - The U.S. Department of State has put out a worldwide travel alert, advising against traveling abroad after Sunday's drone strike where two R9X Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader, and Osama bin Laden successor, Ayman al-Zawahri.
R9X Hellfire are "kinetic kill" missiles, meaning rather than cause an explosion that kills the target, these missiles deploy six metal blades that do the job.
"Following al-Zawahri's death, supporters of al- Qa'ida, or its affiliated terrorist organizations, may seek to attack U.S. facilities, personnel, or citizens," the State Department said.
A second worldwide travel alert was also put out for a "Global Level 3 Health Advisory" that said that citizens should "reconsider travel" abroad due to COVID-19.
The statement put out by the State Department was as follows:
Caution: August 2nd, 2022 - Worldwide Caution: Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January 15, 2019.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The Department of State believes there is a higher potential for anti-American violence given the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri on July 31, 2022. Current information suggests that terrorist organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions across the globe. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.
As terrorist attacks, political violence (including demonstrations), criminal activities, and other security incidents often take place without any warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad. U.S. government facilities worldwide actively monitor potential security threats and may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
When planning a trip and prior to departing the United States, U.S. citizens should consult country specific Travel Advisories and information pages on travel.state.gov. Travelers are also urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and to make it easier to locate them in an emergency. The Department uses these security messages to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc. In an emergency, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate or call the following numbers: 1 (888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries.
Private U.S. citizens should not travel to any country to participate in armed conflict. U.S. citizens are reminded that fighting on behalf of, or providing other forms of support to, designated terrorist organizations can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism, which is a serious crime that can result in penalties, including prison time and large fines.
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The Chinese military aircraft included 10 J-16 fighter jets, 8 J-11 fighter jets, one KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, one Y-9 Electronic Warfare (EW) aircraft and one Y-8 ELINT plane.
CAP aircraft were tasked, radio warnings were issued and air defense missile systems were deployed by the Taiwanese military in order to monitor the activities of the Chinese aircraft.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has strongly protested and condemned Pelosis visit to the island of Taiwan.
Pelosi stated over Twitter upon landing: "Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region."
The hours before Pelosi landed in Taiwan, a cyber attack had hit the country. Taiwan said that an "overseas cyberattack" targeted the Office of the President's website. The website was reportedly down for 20 minutes.
The flight monitoring software, Flightradar 24 was also reported by many users to have been taken down during the cycberattacks.
Pelosi is the highest level official to visit the island in 25 years.
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The Chinese military vehicles and equipment have not only been spotted within the city, but also gathering on the Fujian beaches adjacent to Taiwan. China says that the vehicles and equipment is for military exercises that will be held from August 2nd, to August 6th.
Of the vehicles present on the beaches, are Chinese Type 63A amphibious tanks which are used to carry out beachhead assaults and navigate across rivers and lakes.
Large amounts of military equipment continue to be moved by China to Fujian as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to make a visit to Taiwan, in the midst of Chinese threats of a response.
Chinese Airline In Xiamen Announces Large Number Of Flights Canceled - According to Taiwan's official state news The Central News Agency (CNA) and the Xiamen Airlines website, China's Fujian region has announced August 2nd that airspace flow control will be implemented, and a "large number of flights have been canceled".
CNA reported (translated from Mandarin) "Since the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan tonight, there is speculation that the control should be related to this incident."
Taiwan's state news also said, "Xiamen Airlines issued an announcement this morning stating that due to the impact of traffic control in Fujian, some flights will be adjusted today. Although Xiamen Airlines did not further explain the reasons for traffic control, public opinion generally believed that it was related to Pelosi Will arrive in Taiwan tonight to visit."
The news agency added, "After checking the public flight information, there are still a few flights taking off smoothly at Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport and Xiamen Gaoqi Airport this morning, but almost all the flights that have not yet taken off have been canceled."
The Central News Agency also reported that locals in Xiamen who spoke to them said that flights have been adjusted since August 1st, and told CNA that he had never seen such a thing in over 10 years that he's been in Xiamen. He told the news agency, "What is the reason, everyone is tacit".
The person told CNA that Xiamen is said to be "the front line against Taiwan" geographically, and the fact that Pelosi might be taking a delegation to visit Taiwan had caused "a bad atmosphere" and mentioned that it has been very tense.
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