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PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.7 2026

2026-09-07 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 6 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 7 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 13 PLAN ships and 4 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern,and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.7,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.6 2026

2026-09-06 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 5 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 6 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
21 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN ships and 5 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern,central,southwestern,and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.6,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.5 2026

2026-09-05 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 4 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 5 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 5 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.5,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.4 2026

2026-09-04 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 3 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 4 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
5 PLAN ships and 5 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.4,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.3 2026

2026-09-03 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 2 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 3 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
5 PLAN ships and 3 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.3,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.2 2026

2026-09-02 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Sep. 1 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 2 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
1 sortie of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN ships and 3 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sortie entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.2,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep.1 2026

2026-09-01 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 31 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Sep. 1 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN ships and 5 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties entered Taiwan’s northern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Sep.1,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.31 2026

2026-08-31 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 30 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 31 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 4 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.31,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.30 2026

2026-08-30 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 29 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 30 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
3 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 5 offical ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 3 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.30,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.29 2026

2026-08-29 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 28 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 29 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
7 PLAN ships and 6 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.29,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.28 2026

2026-08-28 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 27 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 28 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.28,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.27 2026

2026-08-27 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 26 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 27 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
9 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.27,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.26 2026

2026-08-26 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 25 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 26 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
6 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.26,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.25 2026

2026-08-25 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 24 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 25 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
7 PLAN ships and 4 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.25,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.24 2026

2026-08-24 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 23 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 24 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.24,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.23 2026

2026-08-23 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 22 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 23 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
7 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.23,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.22 2026

2026-08-22 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 21 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 22 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
3 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 3 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.22,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.21 2026

2026-08-21 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 20 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 21 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

3.Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.21,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.20 2026

2026-08-20 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 19 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 20 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
7 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 6 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 7 sorties entered Taiwan's northern,southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.20,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.19 2026

2026-08-19 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 18 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 19 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
20 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 6 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 out of 20 sorties entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.19,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.18 2026

2026-08-18 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 17 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 18 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
5 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 5 sorties entered Taiwan's northern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.18,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.17 2026

2026-08-17 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 16 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 17 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
1 sortie of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sortie enterd Taiwan's northern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.17,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.16 2026

2026-08-16 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 15 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 16 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
11 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 out of 11 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and central ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.16,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.15 2026

2026-08-15 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 14 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 15 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.15,2026)

ROCAF Chief Inspects Combat Readiness of Forces in Northern Taiwan

2026-07-16 00:00

ROCAF Chief Gen. Cheng recently inspected the combat readiness of forces in northern Taiwan, where he gained a deeper understanding of each unit’s execution of the Joint Defense Exercise while providing guidance on combat preparedness, risk management, and unit management. He also reminded commanders at all levels to focus on practical matters, including strengthening personnel training and contingency response capabilities, and to ensure the success of military drills through the rigorous implementation of security measures.

During the inspection, Gen. Cheng emphasized the importance of balancing training effectiveness with personnel safety by closely monitoring weather conditions and the well-being of service members. Furthermore, Gen. Cheng commended the units for their innovative use of the local terrain for concealment and camouflage, as well as their flexible employment of logistics to enhance operational effectiveness. Finally, Gen. Cheng encouraged all personnel to continue refining their professional expertise and strengthening the Air Force’s air defense capabilities.

ROCAF Chief Calls on New Officers to Strive for Excellence During “Anti-Communist Patriotic Education” Seminar

2026-07-02 00:00

To strengthen patriotism and national identity among new ROCAF officers, Gen. Cheng Jung-Feng, ROCAF Chief, shared his professional insights and leadership experiences during an Anti-Communist Patriotic Education Seminar. He reminded them to reflect on their personal values and the motivations behind joining the military, urging them to understand the importance of national defense and to fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

Gen. Cheng advised the new officers to bravely face the challenges awaiting them in their future units and to look beyond the adversities that they may encounter. He reminded them that difficult times build character and resilience, urging them to seize such opportunities for personal growth and self-improvement. In addition, Gen. Cheng referred to TSMC founder Morris Chang’s autobiography, noting that successful people place great importance on commitment, and encouraged the new officers draw inspiration from the book.

Gen. Cheng highlighted ROCAF’s commitment to developing professionals across various fields by launching elite training programs in English, AI coding, and aerospace technology, thereby transforming ROCAF into an increasingly professional and elite force. Furthermore, Gen. Cheng emphasized that, as the first line of national defense, service members must remain brave, professional, and dedicated to their duties in the face of threats, and that they should regard defending the nation and its people as the highest honor.

ROCAF Chief Presides Over 2026 Air Force Institute of Technology Graduation Ceremony

2026-06-27 00:00

ROCAF Chief Gen. Cheng recently presided over the 2026 Air Force Institute of Technology Graduation Ceremony, thanking both the instructors and the graduates’ families for their support, and reminding the graduates to strive for excellence in their future endeavors. Most importantly, Gen. Cheng urged them to always remember their duties and commitment to national defense.

Gen. Cheng noted that the ever-changing international environment and rapid technological advancements have transformed modern warfare through the widespread use of drones, AI, and digital technologies. In light of evolving national defense policies and trends in advanced weapons development, future ROCAF personnel must possess professional expertise and a willingness to learn and adapt to changing times. By continuously enhancing their skills, service members will be better equipped to leverage their logistics expertise to strengthen operational capabilities and safeguard national security.

Furthermore, Gen. Cheng encouraged the graduates to focus on honing their professional expertise, maintaining discipline, and remaining steadfast in their convictions. He urged them to continually pursue knowledge and strive for excellence, to maintain a positive attitude and a strong commitment to fulfilling their assigned duties, and to remain unwavering in their dedication to serving the nation. These remarks were intended to inspire the graduates to go above and beyond as they embark on their military careers.

ROCAF Chief Urges Enhanced Contingency Response Capabilities During Combat Readiness Inspection in Eastern Taiwan

2026-06-26 00:00

ROCAF Chief Gen. Cheng recently inspected the combat readiness of forces in eastern Taiwan, where he gained a deeper understanding of the execution of each unit’s Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise and training while providing guidance on mission planning, unit management, and operational security. Gen. Cheng noted that the drills are intended to assess each unit’s combat readiness and contingency responses capabilities. He advised commanders at all levels to maintain a practical approach in carrying out their duties and reminded them to execute each drill in accordance with established plans. These efforts are intended to strengthen contingency response capabilities and overall combat effectiveness.

During the inspection, Gen. Cheng advised units to conduct drills in accordance with established plans and training requirements. By emphasizing realistic training through the actual deployment of fully equipped forces, units can validate their capabilities in transitioning from peacetime to wartime operations, command and control, and operational deployment. In addition, Gen. Cheng reminded commanders at all levels to closely monitor weather conditions and the operational environmental to strengthen risk management, ensuring both personnel and equipment can accomplish their assigned missions safely and effectively.

ROCAF Vice Chief Inspects Forces in Northern Taiwan to Enhance Combat Readiness

2026-06-25 00:00

Lt. Gen. Yen, Vice Chief of the Air Force, recently inspected the combat readiness of forces in northern Taiwan, gaining a better understanding of their missions and combat preparedness. During his visit, Lt. Gen. Yen received briefings and provided guidance on armament deployment and the utilization of positions. He also emphasized the importance of leveraging the local environment to enhance the concealment and camouflage of forces, thereby improving combat survivability and operational effectiveness.

In addition, Lt. Gen. Yen commended the units for dispersing their forces during deployment and utilizing communications relay vehicles to extend their operational reach. He also stressed the importance of inspecting positions to prevent the concentration of personnel and equipment. Regarding tactical power supply, Lt. Gen. Yen noted that alternatives to power supply vehicles should be explored to strengthen unit resilience.

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.14 2026

2026-08-14 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 13 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 14 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
9 sorties of PLA aircraft, 12 PLAN ships and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 9 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.14,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.13 2026

2026-08-13 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 12 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 13 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
18 sorties of PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 out of 18 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.13,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.12 2026

2026-08-12 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 11 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 12 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
6 sorties of PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 out of 6 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.12,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.11 2026

2026-08-11 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 10 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 11 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 6 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.11,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.10 2026

2026-08-10 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 9 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 10 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
1 sortie of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN ships and 11 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sortie entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.10,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.9 2026

2026-08-09 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 8 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 9 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 9 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.9,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.8 2026

2026-08-08 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 7 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 8 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
14 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 8 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 11 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.8,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.7 2026

2026-08-07 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 6 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 7 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
10 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 1 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 10 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities..

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.7,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.6 2026

2026-08-06 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 5 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 6 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
14 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN ships and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.6,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.5 2026

2026-08-05 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 4 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 5 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
21 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN ships and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 17 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.5,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.4 2026

2026-08-04 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 3 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 4 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
6 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 6 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 6 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.4,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.3 2026

2026-08-03 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 2 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 3 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
1 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 3 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.3,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.2 2026

2026-08-02 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Aug. 1 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 2 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
5 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN ships and 2 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 5 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.2,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.1 2026

2026-08-01 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 31 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Aug. 1 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
5 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN ships and 2 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 5 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Aug.1,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.31 2026

2026-07-31 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 30 (Thu.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 31 (Fri.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
27 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN ships and 2 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 22 out of 27 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.31,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.30 2026

2026-07-30 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 29 (Wed.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 30 (Thu.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
12 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 10 out of 12 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.30,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.29 2026

2026-07-29 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 28 (Tue.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 29 (Wed.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
8 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern and eastern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.29,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.28 2026

2026-07-28 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 27 (Mon.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 28 (Tue.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
1 sortie of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sortie entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.28,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.27 2026

2026-07-27 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 26 (Sun.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 27 (Mon.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
3 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 4 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 3 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.27,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.26 2026

2026-07-26 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 25 (Sat.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 26 (Sun.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN ships and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.26,2026)

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.25 2026

2026-07-25 00:00

1.Date:
6 a.m. Jul. 24 (Fri.) to 6 a.m. Jul. 25 (Sat.) (UTC+8)

2.PLA activities:
29 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 17 out of 29 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

Source:Ministry of National Defense R.O.C - Military New Update(Jul.25,2026)