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November 2017 - Taiwan Special Weapons News
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- MND reasserts confidence in military in face of Chinese intimidation CNA 28 Nov 2017 -- The ROC military remains confident in its ability to safeguard the nation and will not be intimidated by a few photographs of a Chinese Air Force bomber allegedly in Taiwanese airspace, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Tuesday.
- PLA long-distance missions a threat to Taiwan, Japan, U.S: scholar CNA 26 Nov 2017 -- A recent People's Liberation Army (PLA) air mission not far from Taiwan indicates that China poses a growing threat to regional security beyond Taiwan to western Japan, Tokyo and the U.S. territory of Guam, a local scholar has warned.
- Contractor to start Mirage-2000 salvage mission next week CNA 25 Nov 2017 -- The contractor who won the tender to conduct a marine salvage mission to retrieve the black box of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet that went missing on Nov. 7 will begin the operation as early as Nov. 28, an unnamed Air Force official said Saturday.
- President continues to push for defense autonomy amid controversy CNA 22 Nov 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) commented on a controversial warship contract scandal Wednesday, saying that she hoped the military would learn from its mistakes and continue to invest in locally made naval ships in order to promote defense autonomy.
- Navy officers punished over controversial warship contract CNA 22 Nov 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday handed out punishments to 23 military officers, including three acting admirals and former Navy Commander Chen Yeong-kang (陳永康) in connection with a contract awarded to a financially troubled local shipbuilder embroiled in an alleged loan fraud scandal.
- Chinese military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND CNA 22 Nov 2017 -- Several Chinese military aircraft were seen flying near Taiwan on Wednesday, passing through the Bashi Channel south of the island, as part of a far-sea training mission in the Western Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed.
- Military defends contract payment to Ching Fu Shipbuilding Co. CNA 21 Nov 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense denied on Tuesday that it had been pressured into making a payment to a financially-troubled naval contractor months before the budget for the project was finalized, saying the payment was made in accordance with the Budget Act.
- Control Yuan to probe disappearance of Mirage fighter jet CNA 20 Nov 2017 -- Three Control Yuan members filed an application Monday to investigate the recent disappearance of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet during a regular training exercise.
- Chinese military plane flew near Taiwan, first time after CPC congress CNA 19 Nov 2017 -- A Chinese military aircraft flew east of Taiwan Saturday morning as part of its long-distance training mission, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed Sunday.
- Chinese plane could be gathering intelligence on Taiwan military CNA 19 Nov 2017 -- A Chinese military aircraft that skirted Taiwan's airspace on Saturday could be collecting intelligence concerning the Taiwan military, a scholar warned on Sunday.
- Air Force to review bids for Mirage-2000 salvage mission on Monday CNA 18 Nov 2017 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force has announced a formal request for tenders (RTF) for companies to conduct a marine salvage mission to retrieve the black box of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet that went missing on Nov. 7.
- U.S. congressional commission urges support for Taiwan's defense CNA 16 Nov 2017 -- A U.S. congressional commission on Wednesday recommended that the administration of President Donald Trump give more support to Taiwan's efforts to enhance its defense capabilities by adopting such steps as inviting Taiwan to military exercises and increasing high-level exchanges with Taiwan's military.
- Air Force locates signal that may be from missing Mirage-2000 CNA 15 Nov 2017 -- The Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force announced on Wednesday that it has located a signal similar to that sent from the black box of a Mirage-2000 fighter jet, as the search for a fighter jet that went missing last Tuesday continues.
- MND publicizes key points of military pension reform CNA 14 Nov 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) made public Tuesday key points in its proposed reform of military pensions, including setting a minimum monthly pension payment for retired military personnel of NT$32,160 (US$1,065), the same as for civil servants.
- Trump says U.S. won't end arms sales to Taiwan: report CNA 14 Nov 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump made clear to Beijing last week that Washington will not end arms sales to Taiwan and will continue to furnish it with defensive weapons, a conservative online media outlet in the United States has reported.
- Taiwan to commission 12 anti-submarine aircraft next month CNA 12 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan will hold a ceremony in December to commission 12 military aircraft acquired from the United States to boost its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Air Force said Sunday.
- Military to seek higher minimum pensions than civil servants: official CNA 12 Nov 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense plans to seek a minimum monthly pension payment for its retired personnel of more than NT$32,160 (US$1,090), which is the amount offered to retired civil servants, according to a ministry official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
- U.S. defense policy bill addresses partnership with Taiwan CNA 10 Nov 2017 -- The U.S. government should strengthen its defense partnership with Taiwan by exchanging port calls and inviting Taiwan to military exercises, according to a provision in the annual defense policy bill adopted by U.S. congressional committees.
- U.S. Congress compromise bill includes defense partnership with Taiwan CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- U.S. Congressional defense committees on Wednesday finalized a compromise US$700 billion defense spending plan for fiscal year 2018 that includes a provision to strengthen defense partnership with Taiwan.
- Taiwan to ask for foreign assistance in search for missing fighter jet CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan (馮世寬) said Thursday that Taiwan will seek the assistance of neighboring countries in the search for a Mirage-2000 fighter jet that went missing off northeast Taiwan two days ago.
- Taiwan Security Act introduced in U.S. House of Representatives CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced the Taiwan Security Act to enhance military cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
- China urged to improve ties not only with U.S. but also Taiwan CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan on Thursday repeated its request for China to improve relations with the island, as Beijing receives U.S. President Donald Trump on an important state visit aimed at improving relations between the world's two most powerful countries.
- Taiwan urges China, U.S. to continue to promote regional peace CNA 09 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan expects the United States and China to continue their efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, the Presidential Office said Thursday.
- Taiwanese Military Grounds Mirage Fleet After Jet Goes Missing In Flight Sputnik 08 Nov 2017 -- The Taiwanese military grounded its fleet of French-made multirole Mirage 2000 aircraft on Wednesday after Capt. Ho Tsu-yu's plane disappeared from their radars 34 minutes after taking off.
- Taiwan keeping close watch on Trump's Asia trip CNA 05 Nov 2017 -- National security authorities are keeping a close watch on U.S. President Donald Trump's trip in Asia and will continue to gather related information, the Presidential Office said Sunday.
- Plan for office in China still being assessed: Taipei mayor CNA 04 Nov 2017 -- Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Saturday that a plan for the city to set up a liaison office in China to serve Taipei residents there is still being assessed.
- Pacific tour successfully accomplishes goals: president CNA 04 Nov 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has called her eight-day Pacific tour a success in achieving the goals set prior to her departure on Oct. 28.
- MAC cautious on idea of New Taipei office in China CNA 03 Nov 2017 -- A Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) official expressed reservations on Friday about New Taipei's desire to open an office in China to serve its residents there, saying the issue must be handled by the MAC in accordance with the law.
- Taiwan probing alleged fraud in Navy shipbuilder's bank borrowing CNA 02 Nov 2017 -- Prosecutors are investigating whether fraud occurred when a company that won a multi-billion dollar contract to build minesweepers for the Navy tried to get a NT$20.5 billion (US$679 million) loan from a group of domestic banks.
- President Tsai promises sustained increase in defense spending CNA 02 Nov 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Thursday reiterated her pledge to boost Taiwan's defense budget by at least 2 percent per year in the future in an effort to build a capable defense force.
- Taiwan thanks U.S. for reaffirming bilateral ties CNA 01 Nov 2017 -- Taiwan's top diplomat in Washington expressed his gratitude to the United States on Tuesday for reaffirming the solid relationship between the two sides on many occasions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China in November.
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