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Taiwan detects 36 Chinese airplanes, 8 naval vessels near its territory

MND said that of the 36 sorties, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zones)

IAF's losses: Jet crashes bring focus on simulation training of pilots

The death of a young pilot and three fighter jet crashes prompt the question - should there be more simulation training?

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory

G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent provocative actions

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 naval vessels near territory

In light of the heightened Chinese military activity around Taiwan, the G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around its territory

China is intensifying its cognitive warfare efforts against Taiwan, as its United Front Work Department establishes a dedicated misinformation unit

Air Force chief pushes for developing indigenous defence manufacturing

Pitching for developing indigenous capabilities for defence manufacturing, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday said the Indian Air Force would prefer a "homegrown" system even if it gives "slightly lesser performance". Speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave here on the theme of "Bharat 2047: Atmanirbhar In War", the Air Force chief also said that there is a need for manufacturing at least 35-40 military aircraft in India every year and stressed the target is not impossible to meet. He said the IAF's first priority when it comes to acquisition, is "anything that is homegrown". "So I'm very convinced in my mind that even if a homegrown system gives me a slightly lesser performance... if it is 90 percent or 85 percent of what I get in the world market, we will go for homegrown system because that is the only way we can get over with always looking outward to get our systems," he said. "But at the same time, a homegrown system cannot just happen overnight. It will take time and

India in talks for 10 more Airbus C-295 aircraft in ageing fleet revamp

Going by the deal value of the 2021 purchase of 56 aircraft, an expanded order for 25 C-295s could be worth $1.1 billion

Taiwan detects 36 Chinese aircraft sorties, 8 vessels near its territory

The Taiwan-China issue is a complex and longstanding geopolitical conflict centred on Taiwan's sovereignty

Taiwan records 9 Chinese vessels, 8 military aircrafts around its territory

As per the Taiwan Defence Ministry, four out of the eight sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels operating near its waters

According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), four of the six aircraft sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels around territory

In recent weeks, China had visibly increased its capacity to conduct amphibious assaults on Taiwan's beaches

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels near its shores

Nine of these aircraft crossed the median line and entered the island nation's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese activity with aircraft, vessels near island

In recent weeks, China has been visibly boosting its ability to invade Taiwanese beaches with innovative new naval equipment

Taiwan sees increase in Chinese incursions around its territory: MND

On Sunday, Taiwan reported six Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan MND detects 35 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

Among them, 27 aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 21 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan reports 10 Chinese aircraft, 4 navy vessels near its territory

It was also noted that five of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). The details were shared in a post on X

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its shores

According to the MND, three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft and 6 naval vessels near its territory

Military activity was also reported on Saturday when seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were around its territory

Taiwan reports 5 Chinese aircraft, naval vessels around its territory

Military activity was also reported on Saturday when seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were around its territory