Above: Taiwan’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion 101 (Photo by Wendell Minnick)
China In Arms
Podcast and Newsletter
Wendell Minnick (Whiskey Mike) 顏文德
China In Arms is a subscription based podcast/newsletter focusing on China/Taiwan military modernization issues.
US $5 Month/US $50 Annual:
For the past 35 years, as a military journalist, I have covered military affairs in the Middle East, India and throughout Asia, including five Zhuhai Airshows.
CORRESPONDENT POSITIONS:
North/East Asia Correspondent – European Defense/Security (October 2018 to Present)
Senior Asia Correspondent – Shephard (October 2016 to October 2018)
Asia Bureau Chief – Defense News (June 2006 to October 2016); this was a staff position - not stringer.
Taiwan Correspondent – Jane’s Defence Weekly (June 2000 to June 2006)
Freelance Journalist (1988 to 2000)
ABOVE: Press Card. Address and phone redacted.
I often use a “transgressive writing style” to demonstrate ideas, which can often be offensive.
I have written over 20 monograms on various weapon systems manufactured by China and Taiwan and these are available on Amazon. These are technical brochure bundles, not analysis, but the data is difficult to find on the Internet.
There is also a Gift Shop on RedBubble.
Above: Minnick with female member of the Aviation and Special Forces Command.
A few years ago, I walked into the office of a North Korean front company in Taiwan to write an article for Asia Times. After receiving threatening phone calls, I responded by publishing all the documents about the company in a book: Unicorn: Anatomy of a North Korean Front just to fuck 'em.
Above: Minnick at North Korean front company in Taiwan: Korea International Chamber of Commerce.
JOURNALISM INFLUENCES
My focus on the military and the spooky world over 30 years has produced the much predictable outcome so many complained about after Vietnam: I am unable to have normal conversations with people; the normal world has become a dull gray over the decades.
But it was not always like that. When I began, like all youngsters with pipe dreams (being a foreign correspondent), it appeared I had no chance of ever pulling it off.
Particularly, my early days. I did not start my career in a big newsroom (not until staff at Defense News).
While at Western Kentucky University (1985), one of those state universities with great professors, I worked part-time for the now-defunct Kentucky Farmer Magazine. It was a perfect fit at the time. Growing up in the corn fields of Indiana, I had worked on farms as a youth and our family stabled horses. The Kentucky Farmer gave me a crash course on paste-up, photographing events, and some editing; insights into how to construct a publication from the bottom up.
I was somewhat embarrassed later to mention the early influence, as so many foreign journalists seemed to have elite credentials. But too many of my gilt-edged peers lacked any edginess at all. They reinforced the cognitive frameworks about a world that simply did not exist beyond those in policy think tanks in the Washington Beltway.
Muscular labor was an alien concept to many of them. Noticing this, I focused on kinetic warfare, not policy, and discovered that no one in the journalism community was aware that violence was a natural part of life; too many of them thought it abstract and passé. In a farming community, you learn that mother nature is red in tooth and claw.
My earliest and still number one journalistic influence was the late Neil Sheehan whom I have tried to model my discipline and philosophy on pushing the envelope. He was one of three journalists covering the early days of the Vietnam War. In 1971, he published the Pentagon Papers for the New York Times; later made into a movie. He won a Pulitzer for his book - A Bright Shining Lie (1988). I finally met my hero in 2010 in Washington during a book promotion tour - A Fiery Peace in a Cold War.
Above: Author and Neil Sheehan in 2010 in Washington, DC. Author photograph.
If Sheehan was the man that influenced my journalism, there was also a book that served as my bible.
A cultural anthropologist wrote a book on the insanity of the civil wars of Central America during the 1980s by focusing on foreign correspondents. These were conflicts of savagery, secret agents, scribes.
I read Mark Pedelty’s War Stories: The Culture of Foreign Correspondents (1995) so many times that the binding broke. There is nothing in the book that I have not witnessed amongst my peers in journalism.
It is all there - the arrogance, debauchery, infantilism, told with love as a testament to our human imperfections. No book has prepared me better for my career in journalism than Pedelty’s classic study.
I have no illusions about the discomforts posed via the dilemmas and paradoxes of reporting: “Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible. He is a kind of confidence man, preying on people's vanity, ignorance or loneliness, gaining their trust and betraying them without remorse,” wrote Janet Malcolm in her 1990 book: The Journalist and the Murderer.
The book was a pivotal work on the psychopathology of journalism. A shock to the system that my chosen profession was mentally ill.
Malcolm continues to pull the mask off journalists who feign integrity and self-esteem: “Journalists justify their treachery in various ways according to their temperaments. The more pompous talk about freedom of speech and ‘the public's right to know’; the least talented talk about Art; the seemliest murmur about earning a living.”
Malcolm shattered my thinking. Is journalism psychopathy? What happened to the Hegelian dialectic of Thesis-Antithesis-Synthesis? Journalists celebrate Hegel’s model to no end.
Would poetic Aporia be more honest, even though it would be an arrogant inversion, like the upside down crucifix of a horror movie. What conclusion comes from that, whether Synthesis or not? After all, the most delusional trope in this business is “a good journalist asks the tough questions.”
Though twisted, Aporia does send a message.
Exempli gratia: Perhaps psychologist Carl Jung was wise in keeping a loaded pistol next to his bed? Everyone, including monsters, deserve a good night’s sleep.
To reduce my own fears and regrets I avoid politics. For I abide by the old folk wisdom of gnarly bar flies and ornery barmaids: "Grape or grain, but never the twain."
So Whiskey, only.
JOURNALISM CAREER:
Above: 1992 interview with author in Hong Kong. Vivian Chiu, “Secrets of CIA War on China.” South China Morning Post. 1 August 1992. See: I Was a CIA Agent in India (2015).
Below is my CV for transparency requirements:
WENDELL MINNICK, BS, MA. (顏文德)
Show Coverage:
o Aero India – 2007, 2009, 2011
o Association of United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting (2006)
o China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Zhuhai Airshow) - 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016
o Defence and Security 2017 (Bangkok) - 2017
o Defence Services Asia (DSA-Kuala Lumpur) - 2008, 2014, 2016, 2018
o Defence Technology Asia International Conference and Exhibition (Singapore) - 2007
o Dubai Airshow - 2007, 2009
o Global Security Asia - 2007
o International Defence Exhibition (IDEX - Abu Dhabi) – 2007
o International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX – Singapore) – 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
o Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Malaysia) - 2017
o Singapore Air Show – 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
o Seoul Air Show – 2009, 2017
o Shangri-la Dialogue (Singapore) – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
o Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019
o U.S.-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference – 2006 (Speaker)
PUBLICATIONS:
o Afghanistan Forum
o Asian Thought and Society
o BBC
o C4ISR Journal (aka - Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
o Chicago South Asia Newsletter
o Defense News (Staff – Asia Bureau Chief)
o Jane’s Defence Upgrades
o Jane’s Missiles and Rockets
o Jane’s Navy International
o Jane’s Sentinel Country Risk Assessments
o Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
o Journal of Chinese Religions
o Journal of Political and Military Sociology
o Journal of Security Administration
o Journal of the American Academy of Religion
o Kentucky Farmer Magazine
o Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin
o New Canadian Review
o South Asia in Review
o Towson State Journal of International Affairs
BOOKS:
Spies and Provocateurs: A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Persons Conducting Espionage and Covert Action, 1946-1991. North Carolina: McFarland, 1992. The book was well received in the U.S. intelligence community, including positive book reviews in Cryptolog, Cryptologia, Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin, Periscope (AFIO) and The Surveillant. The book was also profiled in the 1995 release of the Whole Spy Catalog: A Resource Encyclopedia for Researchers.
Editorial projects include the following published under my name and available on Amazon:
China Market Outlook for Civil Aircraft, 2014-2033 (2016)
Chinese Air-Launched Weapons & Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting Pods (2019)
Chinese Aircraft Engines (2016)
Chinese Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (2019)
Chinese Army Vehicles: Armored Personnel Vehicles, Trucks and Logistics Support Vehicles (2019)
Chinese C4I/EW (Vol. 1) (2022)
Chinese C4I/EW (Vol. 2) (2022)
Chinese Fighter Aircraft (2016)
Chinese Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (2016)
Chinese Land-based Air Defense Systems (2019)
Chinese People's Liberation Army: Analysis of a Cold War Classic (2015)
Chinese Rocket Systems: Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (2016)
Chinese Rotary/VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (2016)
Chinese Seaplanes, Amphibious Aircraft and Aerostats/Airships (2016)
Chinese Space Vehicles and Programs (2016)
Chinese Submarines and Underwater Systems (2019)
Chinese Tanks and Mobile Artillery (2018)
Directory of Foreign Aviation Companies in China (2014)
I Was a CIA Agent in India: Analysis (2015)
List of Foreign Companies and Identities of Taiwan Local Agents (2019) [Military]
More Chinese Fixed Wing UAVs (2019)
More Chinese Rotary & VTOL UAVs (2019)
Taiwan Army Weapons and Equipment, including Marine Corps (2022)
Taiwan Cyberwarfare: Government and Military Documents (2018)
Taiwan Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (2019)
Unicorn: Anatomy of a North Korean Front - Casinos, Immigration, Trade Sanctions and Violations (2019)
ABOVE: My only cover for the magazine via the World Games. Mike Tuchscherer was a U.S. Air Force officer assigned at the time to Minot Air Base. I also wrote up a corresponding article for Air Force Times for him.
JANE’S BIBLIOGRAPHY
WENDELL MINNICK
JANE’S INFORMATION GROUP
12 April 2000 to 19 April 2006
Jane’s Airport Review (JAR)
Jane’s Asian Infrastructure (JAI)
Jane’s Defence Upgrades (JDU)
Jane’s Defence Weekly (JDW)
Jane’s Intelligence Review (JIR)
Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (JMR)
Jane’s Navy International (JNI)
2006 11 Articles
2005 38 Articles
2004 35 Articles
2003 49 Articles
2002 39 Articles
2001 57 Articles
2000 36 Articles
265 Articles Total
2006
“Taiwan to Evaluate Two Aircraft for Fighter Upgrade” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 April 2006).
“Taiwan Orders New Assault Vehicles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 April 2006).
“Taiwanese MND Warns of Increased Ballistic Missile Threat by 2010.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 April 2006).
“Taiwan Power Projection Advances with Wan Chien.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 March 2006).
“Taiwan Claims US Navy is Sabotaging SSK Plans.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 February 2006).
“Reports Suggest Taiwan Could Begin Tien Kung 3 Trials.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (01 February 2006).
“US Rejects Taiwan Request for HARM and JDAM Kits.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (18 January 2006).
“Taiwan Produces Three LACM Prototypes.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 January 2006).
“Taiwan Receives First Kidd-class Destroyers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 January 2006).
“Taiwan Seeks to Purchase CBU-105 for F-16s.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 January 2006).
“Taiwan Modifies AT-3A to Carry Anti-ship Missiles.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2006).
2005
“Taiwan Moves to Reduce Compulsory Service.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 December 2005).
“Taiwan Ponders S-92 Helibus for Search-and-Rescue Role.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 December 2005).
“Taiwan Favours Cobras for Helicopter Procurement.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (23 November 2005).
“Taiwan May Have Plans to Build 500 Cruise Missiles.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 December 2005).
“Taiwan Extends F-16 Training at Luke AFB.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 November 2005)
“Taiwan Takes Delivery of Two Kidd-class Destroyers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 November 2005)
“Taiwan Plans for Submarine Harpoon.” Jane’s Navy International (01 November 2005).
“Taiwan Begins Employment of New Infantry Rifle.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 October 2005).
“Taiwan Debates Satellite Procurement Programme.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 October 2005).
“Taiwan Advances Cloud Leopard Production Plans.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 October 2005).
“Taiwan Boosts Submarine Force With Harpoons.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 September 2005).
“Kidds Prepare for SM-2 Firing Trials.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 October 2005).
“Taiwan Prepares for Kidd Delivery.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 September 2005).
“Taiwan Pushes Ahead with UAVs.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 August 2005).
“Snecma Certifies Taiwan to Maintain Mirage Turbofans.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 August 2005).
“Taiwan Discusses Helicopter Co-manufacture.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 August 2005).
“Taiwan Prepares for US Military Attaché.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 August 2005).
“Taiwan Adds Air Defence Capability to Knox Frigates.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 July 2005): 14.
“Taiwan Lacks Munitions for ‘Real War’. Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 July 2005).
“Taiwan Looks Set to End F-16 Training in US.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 June 2005): 15.
“Taiwan Tests New Land Attack Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 June 2005).
“Taiwan Expands Hawkeye Fleet.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 June 2005): 16.
34. “Taipei Embroiled in Defence Budget Row.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 June 2005): 17.
35. “Taiwan Acknowledges Strategic Missile Development.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 May 2005): 6.
36. “Taiwan Receives Briefing on F-35 Fighter Contract.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 May 2005): 16.
37. “US Wins Taiwan Truck Contract.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (27 April 2005): 12.
“Taiwan Launches ‘Han Kuang’ Exercises.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (27 April 2005).
“Taiwan to Mass-Produce Anti-ship Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 April 2005): 7.
“Taiwan CGA Forms Special Forces Unit.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 April 2005).
“Taiwan Redeploys Troops to Linkou.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 March 2005): 16.
“Supersonic Anti-ship Missile Tests Successful.” Jane’s Navy International (1 March 2005).
“Taiwan Makes Chinese Ballistic Missiles Claim.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 March 2005).
“Taiwan to Cut Military Strength.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 February 2005).
“Lockheed Martin Withdraws from Taiwan Early-Warning Radar Bid.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 February 2005).
“Taiwan May Mothball Mirage 2000-5s.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 January 2005): 31.
“Supersonic Anti-ship Missile Tests Successful.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 January 2005): 17.
“Taiwan Unveils CM-32 Light Armoured Vehicle.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 January 2005): 17.
“US Considers Release of HARM and JDAM to Taiwan.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2005).
2004
“US Personnel Set for Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 December 2004).
“AIDC Completes First of 280 Tail Boom Fixtures.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 December 2004): 23.
“Taiwan Bolsters Taipei Security.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (17 November 2004): 15.
“Taiwan to Receive Kidds Early.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 November 2004).
“Lockheed Martin to Support Taiwan’s F-16.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 November 2004).
“Taiwan to Receive Hawkeyes in 2005.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (27 October 2004).
“US Considers Release of Critical Munitions for Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 October 2004).
“Taiwan Test-Fires AGM-84 Harpoon.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 October 2004).
“China Tests New Land-Attack Cruise Missile.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 October 2004).
“Taiwan Pulls Out of F-16 Training Programme.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 September 2004): 6.
“Taiwan to Receive Torpedo Countermeasures.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (18 August 2004).
“Taiwan Completes Second PAC-2 Live-Fire Demonstration.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 August 2004).
“Revealed: Taiwan Missile Complex.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 July 2004): 18.
“Taiwan Concerned Over Chinese Exercises.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 July 2004): 20.
“Taiwan – US Ship Deals Stalled.” Jane’s Navy International (1 July 2004). By Andrew Koch and Wendell Minnick.
“Country Briefing: Taiwan – Identity Crisis.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 June 2004): 24-29 (Feature).
“Taiwan’s Fighters Drill Landing on Roads.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 June 2004).
“Taiwan Clears More Mines.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 June 2004).
“Taiwan-US Ship Deals Stalled.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 May 2004): 7.
“Taiwan Names New Defence Minister.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 May 2004).
“Taiwan Launches New Missile Command.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 May 2004): 14.
“US to Sell Early-Warning Radars to Taiwan.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 May 2004).
“US Confirms Early-Warning Radar System to Sale to Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 April 2004): 5.
“US Urges Taiwan to Acquire Air-to-Air Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 April 2004): 22.
“Taiwan Has Ambitious Plans.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 April 2004).
“Taiwanese Defence Minister Resigns.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 March 2004).
“Taiwan Nears Decision on Helicopter.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 March 2004): 8.
“Taiwan Seeks Additional EW Aircraft.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 March 2004).
“Taiwan, Bell Sign Production Deal.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 March 2004): 16.
“Taiwan Seeks Surveillance Radar to Counter PLA Threat.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 February 2004): 7.
“Challenge to Update Taiwan’s SIGINT.” Jane’s Intelligence Review (1 February 2004).
“Taiwan Streamlines Special Forces.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 January 2004): 17.
“US Urges Taiwan to Bolster Technical Intelligence Assets.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 January 2004).
“Taiwan in Fierce Debate Over Early Warning Radar Choice.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2004).
“Data Leaks on Taiwan’s New ‘Smart’ Bomb.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2004).
2003
“Taiwan Expands Space-based Surveillance.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 December 2003).
“Taiwan Faces Surveillance Capability Gaps.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 December 2003).
“Taiwan Receives AIM-120C Missiles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 December 2003).
“Taiwanese Missile Test Failed.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 November 2003).
“Taiwan SSM Test May Have Failed.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 December 2003).
“Taiwan Inaugurates New Missile Boat.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 November 2003).
“Taiwanese Crash Prompts Reconnaissance Call.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 October 2003).
“Washington Establishes Military Hotline with Taipei.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 October 2003).
“Tainan County Pushes for Airport.” Jane’s Airport Review (October 2003): 4.
“Taiwan Eyes Datalink System Upgrade.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 October 2003).
“Taiwan Set to Launch Huge C4ISR Project.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 October 2003).
“Taiwan Exercise Hit by Mishaps.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (17 September 2003).
“Taiwan Fights Trojan Horse.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (17 September 2003).
“Taiwan Receives Upgrade to Signals Intelligence Site.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 September 2003).
“US Initiates Plan to Activate Four Kidds for Taiwan.” Jane’s Navy International (1 September 2003).
“Taiwan Authorities Raid CSIST.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 September 2003).
“Taiwan Seizes Listed Chemical from North Korean Ship.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (27 August 2003).
“Raytheon to Upgrade Taipei’s Phalanx.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 August 2003).
“US Initiates Plan to Activate Four Kidds for Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 August 2003).
“Taiwanese Concern Over Secret Leaks.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 August 2003).
“Taiwan Plans to Buy Patriot PAC-3.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 August 2003).
“Thunder 2000 Tested with Modified Launcher.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 August 2003).
“Taiwan Looks at Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing F-35 Option.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 July 2003).
“Taiwan Closer to Spartan Decision.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 July 2003).
“Taiwan Set to Receive US Missiles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (23 July 2003).
“Civilian Deputy for Taiwan Spy Agency.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 July 2003).
“Taiwan Considers Submarine-launched Version of Hsiung Feng.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 July 2003).
“Taiwan Looks for Ways to Fund New Submarines.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 July 2003).
“Boost for Taiwan’s Rapid-Reaction Capabilities.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 July 2003).
“Taiwan Afraid of US Deal with China.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 July 2003).
“Taiwan Test-Fires Mobile Land-based Hsiung Feng Missile.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 July 2003).
“Taiwan Resurrects Mirage Sale Investigation.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (18 June 2003).
“Taiwan’s Secret Research Unveiled.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 June 2003).
“Taiwan Debates Anti-ship Missile Purchase.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 June 2003).
“Taiwan Looks for Cheaper Aircraft Deal with US.” Jane’s Navy International (1 June 2003).
“Taiwan Looks for Cheaper Aircraft Deal with US.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 May 2003).
“Taiwan Finalises Talks to Reduce Kidd Price Tag.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 April 2003).
“Taiwan’s Marines To Get Rebuilt Assault Vehicles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 April 2003).
“Taiwan Pushes US Government on Indigenous Submarine Build Plan.” Jane’s Navy International (1 April 2003).
“Taiwan Considers Boosting Missile Defences.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 March 2003).
“Taiwan Pays Off Destroyers.” Jane’s Navy International (1 March 2003).
“Taiwan Test-Fires MICA from Mirage 2000-5s.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 February 2003).
“Taiwan Receives Trailblazer Intercept Systems.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 January 2003).
“Japan, Taiwan Receive Software Upgrade.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 January 2003).
“An Ear to the Ground.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 January 2003).
“Taiwan Pays Off Destroyers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 January 2003).
“Taiwan Promotes Current Submarine Capability.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 January 2003).
“Taiwan Plays Down Threat Posed by China’s C-803.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2003).
“Taiwan Rejects China’s Missile-Reduction Plan.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2003).
2002
“Taiwan Restructures Tactical Fighter Wings.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 December 2002).
“Taiwan Kidd-class Deal Moves to Next Phase.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 December 2002).
“Taiwan Starts Laying Groundwork for Aegis.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (13 November 2002).
“Taiwan – GOCO Finalised With Lockheed Martin.” Jane’s Defence Upgrades (1 November 2002).
“Taiwanese Yard Fights Kidd Buy But Bids for Submarine Project.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 October 2002).
“Taiwan Orders Additional TOWs.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (23 October 2002).
“Taiwan Has No Tien Ma Missiles.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 October 2002).
“Taiwan Could Begin HF-3 Production in 2004.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 October 2002).
“Washington Announces Major FMS Hardware Deal for Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (18 September 2002).
“Taiwan Seeks to Enhance Air Reconnaissance.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 September 2002).
“Taiwan Instals New Air Training System.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 August 2002).
“Taiwan Reveals Classified R&D Programmes.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 August 2002).
“Taiwan Steps Up Pressure for AIM-120.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (17 July 2002).
“Taiwan F-16 Mission Computer Upgrade.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (17 July 2002).
“Japan Seeks SM-2 Missiles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 July 2002).
“Taiwan Set to Demilitarise Outer Isles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 July 2002).
“SM-2 to Arm Taiwanese Destroyers.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 July 2002).
“Taiwan Launches Hsiung Feng-2 (Brave Wind).” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 July 2002).
“Taiwan Set to Receive Early-Warning Radars.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 June 2002).
“Taiwan to Launch Prototype Stealth PCFG.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 June 2002).
“Taiwan Salvo-Fires Tien Kung-II and Improved HAWK.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 June 2002).
“Taiwan Tests Anti-ship Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 May 2002).
“Singapore, Taiwan F-16 Retrofits.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 May 2002).
“Taiwan Develops New Radar System.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 May 2002).
“Taiwan’s ROCSAT-2 Coming Together.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 April 2002).
“Taipei Considers 12 Orions from USA.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 April 2002).
“Taiwan Starts Production of Antelope Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 April 2002).
“Taiwan Renews Apache Request.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 April 2002).
“Taiwan to Receive Runway Repair System.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 April 2002).
“Taiwan Enhances Signals Monitoring.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 April 2002).
“Taiwan Accepts Latest Patriot Offer.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (13 March 2002).
“Taiwan Seeks to Sell F-5s to Philippines.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (13 March 2002).
“Taiwan Expects Kidd-class Ships by 2005.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 March 2002).
“Taiwan Upgrades with LANTIRN System.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 March 2002).
“Taiwan – Coast Guard to Upgrade Coastal Radar.” Jane’s Defence Upgrades (1 February 2002).
“Taiwan Appoints Army Officer as Defence Minister.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 January 2002).
“Taiwan Defence Minister to Command Military.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 January 2002).
“Taiwan Pushing Ahead with SRBMs.” Jane’s Missiles and Rockets (1 January 2002).
“China-Taiwan Police Officers Cross Straits.” Jane’s Intelligence Review (1 January 2002).
2001
“Japan Buys Hawkeye Upgrade.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 December 2001).
“Taiwan Promotes Female to General.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 December 2001).
“Taiwan Unveils New Missile Launcher.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 December 2001).
“Taiwan Cracks Down on Electoral Fraud.” Jane’s Intelligence Review (1 December 2001).
“Taiwan Cancels Patriot Service Deal with Raytheon.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 November 2001).
“Taiwan Opts for RT2000 Launchers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 November 2001).
“Taiwan Seeks AV-8B Harrier.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 November 2001).
“USA Seeks to Help to Deliver Taiwan Sub Promises.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 November 2001).
“Taiwan Eyes Undersea Monitors.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 November 2001).
“Taiwan Requests Aircraft Spares.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 November 2001).
“Support for HAWK Missile Users.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 October 2001).
“US Military Advisers Arrive in Philippines.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 October 2001).
“Taiwan – Kidd-class DDGs to be Acquired.” Jane’s Defence Upgrades (16 October 2001).
“Taiwan Gets Air Force Technical Support.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 October 2001).
“Taiwan Announces Order for Kidd-class.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 October 2001).
“Taiwan IMSE Deal Moves On.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 October 2001).
“Malaysia to Upgrade F/A-18s with EW.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 September 2001).
“Taipei to Acquire More Mavericks.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 September 2001).
“US Army Team Visits Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 September 2001).
“Taiwan Tightens Up on Secrecy.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (19 September 2001).
“Taiwan and Russia Sign Satellite Deal.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 September 2001).
“Taiwan Expects PSTAR in October.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 September 2001).
“Taiwan’s Renewed Hopes for Apache Bid.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 September 2001).
“Taiwan Test Launches Skybow.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 September 2001).
197. “US Strengthens Links with Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 September 2001).
198. “Taiwan Evaluates EWR System to Counter Chinese Threat.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 September 2001).
“Taiwan – AIDC to Unveil Tiger 2000.” Jane’s Defence Upgrades (1 September 2001).
“AIDC to Show Upgraded F-5.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (29 August 2001).
“Taiwan Reshuffles Intelligence, Security.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 August 2001).
“Taiwanese General to Visit USA.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 August 2001).
“Taiwan Buys Omnibus 2000.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (15 August 2001).
“Taiwan Set to Shuffle Leadership.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 August 2001).
“Taiwan Inaugurates S-70 Squadron.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (25 July 2001).
“Taiwan Procures Navigation Units.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (18 July 2001).
“Industry Round-up – Taiwan-Czech Joint Venture.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 July 2001).
“Taipei Working on Missile Faculty.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 July 2001).
“Russians Talk Subs with Taipei.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 June 2001).
“Taiwan to Test-Fire Patriot 2 Plus.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 May 2001).
“Taiwan Divided Over Need for Kidd-class Destroyers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 May 2001).
“Taiwan Considers US Kidd-class Offer.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (2 May 2001).
“USA Shares Communications Codes with Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (25 April 2001).
“Taiwan Considers Alternative to Aegis.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (25 April 2001).
“Taiwan Begins ‘Hankuang-17’ Exercise.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (25 April 2001).
“Taiwan’s Slump Helps Recruiting.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 April 2001).
“Taiwan, Japan Discusses Security Dialogue.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 March 2001).
“Taiwan Deploys Sky Spear Extended-range Missile.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 March 2001).
“Exercise for Taiwan’s Cyber Warfare Unit.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 March 2001).
“Taiwan Creates New Procurement Office.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (21 March 2001).
“Taiwan Begins 8th Perry-class Destroyer.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 March 2001).
“Industry Round-up – Lockheed Forms Maintenance Alliance in Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly(14 March 2001).
“US to Train Taiwan Personnel on Avenger.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 February 2001).
“USA Vetoes Taiwanese Visit to Marshall Islands.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (28 February 2001).
“Taiwan Reveals ‘Secret’ Aircraft Shelter in Mountain.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (31 January 2001).
“Taiwan-USA Link Up on SIGINT.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 January 2001).
“Taipei Pursues P-3C Orion Purchase.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (24 January 2001).
“Taiwan Reorganises Command Structure.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 January 2001).
“Taipei Training Project in USA.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 January 2001).
2000
“Taiwan Upgrades Cyber Warfare.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (20 December 2000).
“Industry Round-up – Taiwan’s AIDC Delivers C-27J Tail Assemblies.” Jane’s Defence Weekly(13 December 2000).
“Taiwanese Minister Warns on Spending Cuts.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 December 2000).
“Pentagon May Formalise Taiwan Ties.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 December 2000).
“Taipei Considers Bid for Kidd-class Destroyers.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 December 2000).
“Taiwan Test-Fires AA Missiles.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (22 November 2000).
“New US SOCPAC Commander.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 November 2000).
“Taiwan-FYROM Sign Defence Accord.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 November 2000).
“Taiwan Targets $30m for Radar Upgrades.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (8 November 2000).
“AIDC Receives Sikorsky S-92 Contract.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (1 November 2000).
“Singapore Requests AMRAAMs.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 October 2000).
“USA Proposes $1.3b Arms Sales to Taiwan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (11 October 2000).
“Industry Round-up – CSC Runs Into More Difficulties.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 October 2000).
“Taiwan Plans to Cut Forces Despite Threat from PRC.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (4 October 2000).
“Taiwan’s ASM Plan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (27 September 2000).
“Taiwan Begins Hankuang Exercises.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (6 September 2000).
“Taiwanese Cadets Attend US Academies.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 August 2000).
“Taiwan Awards Fighter Upgrade Contract.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (30 August 2000).
“Taiwan Seeking P-3s.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 August 2000).
“Taiwan Paints a Scenario of Invasion by China.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (16 August 2000).
“Taiwan Identifies Radar Stations.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 August 2000).
“Taiwan to Produce 100 Thunder 2000s.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 August 2000).
“Taipei Commissions Four Warships.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 August 2000).
“Taiwan’s Strike Aircraft Plan.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (9 August 2000).
“Taiwan Receives Last IDF.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (26 July 2000).
“Taiwan Acknowledges Mica Test.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 July 2000).
“Taiwan Crash Compensation Refused.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 July 2000).
“Singapore-Taiwan Star Light Discussion.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 July 2000).
“Taiwan Crash Compensation Refused.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (5 July 2000).
“Taiwan Shipbuilder Seeks Buyer.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (14 June 2000).
“Taipei Accepts ASW Helicopters.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 June 2000).
“Taiwan Captures PRC ‘Spy Boat.’” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 June 2000).
“Taiwan Plans Patriot-2 Test-Fire.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (7 June 2000).
“‘Fast-Response’ Unit for Taiwan’s Navy.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (10 May 2000).
“Taiwan’s New Conscripts.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (3 May 2000).
“Taiwan Finalises Design for Fast Attack Craft.” Jane’s Defence Weekly (12 April 2000).
