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Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills

Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills

TAIPEI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday that the military is monitoring a series of Chinese live-fire drills taking place up and down the country's coast this week.

China imposes sanctions on Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

China imposes sanctions on Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

By Liz Lee and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - China on Monday placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and the foreign minister of Belize over their countries' ties with Taiwan, saying they were "pawns" who have smeared Beijing, drawing strong condemnation from Taipei

China imposes sanctions on 'pawn' Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

China imposes sanctions on 'pawn' Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

By Liz Lee and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - China on Monday placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and the foreign minister of Belize over their countries' ties with Taiwan, saying they were "pawns" who have smeared Beijing, drawing a strong riposte from Taipei.

Online feud spills onto South Carolina stage as Darline Graham, Annie Andrews snipe in Senate debate

Online feud spills onto South Carolina stage as Darline Graham, Annie Andrews snipe in Senate debate

Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their social media feud to the debate stage as they vie for an open Senate seat in South Carolina

U.S. Representative Bob Latta Advocates for Diversified Drone Supply Chains at Ohio Future Forum

U.S. Representative Bob Latta Advocates for Diversified Drone Supply Chains at Ohio Future Forum

U.S. Representative Bob Latta participated in the annual Ohio Future Forum in East Liberty, where discussions focused on Taiwan's drone industry, semiconductors, and tire technology. The event, held on October 8, also featured the head of Taiwan's representative office in Chicago, who highlighted Taiwan's significant drone manufacturing capabilities, with over 200 firms and 150,000 light drones exported in the first seven months of the year, primarily to Eastern Europe. Representative Latta emphasized the critical need for the United States to avoid supply chain dependence on China, particularly in advanced technological sectors like autonomous driving and drones. He stressed that American citizens should support and believe in technological development to maintain leadership in these areas. The forum attracted various Ohio state officials and business leaders, underscoring the growing interest in international technological partnerships.

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

BEIJING, Oct 12 (Reuters) - China placed sanctions from Monday on Paraguay's communications minister as well as the foreign minister of Belize, over their countries' ties with Taiwan which Beijing claims as its own territory.

Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil New Aerostat-Based Radar System in Washington D.C.

Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil New Aerostat-Based Radar System in Washington D.C.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is set to introduce a new radar system, POINT@AIR, at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual defense exhibition in Washington, D.C. This system utilizes a tethered balloon, known as an aerostat, to provide military forces with an enhanced view of potential threats from air, sea, or land. Unlike traditional ground-based radars, which can be obstructed by terrain and structures, POINT@AIR's elevated position allows for a broader detection range, particularly for low-flying drones and other aerial threats. Developed by IAI's ELTA Systems division, the technology combines long-range detection with 360-degree coverage, capable of monitoring multiple targets simultaneously and transmitting data to military command-and-control systems. The system is designed for mobility, allowing for relocation as operational needs evolve, and is based on IAI's ELM-2083 radar family, incorporating active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology for electronic beam directio...

Shield AI Anticipates First Flight of X-BAT Unmanned Fighter Jet Within Months, Secures Navy Funding

Shield AI Anticipates First Flight of X-BAT Unmanned Fighter Jet Within Months, Secures Navy Funding

Shield AI, a defense technology company, expects to conduct the first flight of its X-BAT prototype unmanned fighter jet by the end of the year. The company is currently building two full-scale prototype vehicles, with the first anticipated to be completed within weeks. Flight testing will commence with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tests to de-risk the technology. The U.S. Navy has committed an additional $150 million to Shield AI for the continued development of the X-BAT, modifying an existing other transaction agreement. This new investment, which Shield AI will match with its own funds, brings the total planned development spending on the project to $400 million. The X-BAT project has been developed in collaboration with NAVAIR and NAWCAD, experts in naval aviation, and is funded through the Navy's Rapid Capability Cell. The company has also designated two sites for the production and flight testing of the autonomous jet. The Navy's funding is milestone-based, released as Shield AI achieves spec...

Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, president says

Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, president says

TAIPEI, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, and there must be respect for the right of Taiwan's people to exist, President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in his national day speech.

Raytheon Technologies Introduces AI-Assisted Electro-Optical System for Military Pilots

Raytheon Technologies Introduces AI-Assisted Electro-Optical System for Military Pilots

Raytheon Technologies has launched its new RAIVEN electro-optical intelligent-sensing capability, designed to provide military pilots with faster and more precise threat identification. This system marks a significant advancement as it can identify objects both optically and spectrally in real time, a capability previously unavailable in a single electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system. RAIVEN integrates artificial intelligence (AI), hyperspectral imaging, and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to enhance visibility up to five times farther and clearer than traditional optical imaging. This technology aims to improve platform survivability and give warfighters a decisive advantage against threats. The system's modular open architecture processes vast amounts of data to create a detailed battlespace picture, with AI automatically detecting and identifying threats, thereby reducing pilot workload and accelerating decision-making.

Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech

Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition but emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace

UPS Employee Error Leads to China Obtaining Sensitive F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts

UPS Employee Error Leads to China Obtaining Sensitive F-35 Stealth Fighter Parts

Sensitive F-35 stealth fighter components, specifically a cockpit canopy and a weapons-bay door coated in radar-absorbing material, were reportedly obtained by China due to an error by a United Parcel Service (UPS) employee. According to Bloomberg, citing a person briefed on the incident, a UPS employee missed an email warning against routing the shipment through Hong Kong. The email, sent by freight forwarder DSV on behalf of F-35 developer Lockheed Martin, specified that these parts could not transit certain countries under U.S. arms export regulations. The shipment originated from an Australian military F-35 and was intended for San Francisco via South Korea and Taiwan for potential repair or disposal in late May. However, due to a late departure from Australia, it was mistakenly rerouted through Hong Kong to expedite delivery. Pentagon officials briefed staff from the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees on September 29, with Erica Plath, deputy assistant secretary of defense for logisti...