2021/03/10 15:59 2007 prototype of 105-mm cannon mounted on Cloud Leopard armored vehicle (center). (MND photo) 2007 prototype of 105-mm cannon mounted on Cloud Leopard armored vehicle (center). (MND photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) As part of its efforts to revamp the military and strengthen joint battalion combat capabilities, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) is developing a new combat vehicle armed with a 105-millimeter cannon. According to the MND s latest project report, the prototype will be completed this year, while testing will be conducted in 2022 with an initial operational evaluation slated for 2023, Liberty Times reported. For the 105-mm gun, the MND stated that the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) had purchased two M68A2 tank cannons from the U.S. in order to study their design. The institute had also requested that the manufacturers provide technical documents, inc
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South China Sea Tensions: Beijing Bristles At German Warship Visit; Taiwan Gets Its Missiles Ready
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As tensions simmer in the South China Sea, Beijing has reacted rather tautly to the German plan to send a frigate to the disputed region in August.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said all countries enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, but this should not be used as an excuse to endanger the sovereignty and security of littoral countries,” reported South China Morning Post.
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A locally developed uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) on Thursday evening crashed at a forest park in eastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.
The drone reportedly destroyed several trees and broke into pieces.
Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving calls from eyewitnesses..
About 90 minutes later, the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology issued a statement saying that the UAV was its Teng Yun drone.
“The Teng Yun made a forced landing at Taitung Forest Park at 6:33pm due to a control system malfunction. It took off from Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base in the afternoon for routine training,” the statement said, adding