Author: US-Taiwan Business Council

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• Friday, October 25 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2024
• Friday, September 20 - U.S. Department of Defense Contract Announcements – Taiwan
• Wednesday, June 5 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2025
• Thursday, February 22 - September 22-24, 2024 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2024

• Sunday, December 31 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2024
• Friday, December 15 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2023
• Friday, October 20 - 2023 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Tuesday, September 12 - Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND) Reports
• Friday, July 14 - October 1-3, 2023 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2023
• Wednesday, January 11 - MND Paper and Presentation: Taiwan Force Structure Adjustment for Enhancing All-Out Defense

• Saturday, December 31 - USTBC Press Releases
• Thursday, December 29 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed Foreign Military Sale of Volcano Anti-Tank Systems to Taiwan
• Wednesday, December 28 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2022
• Friday, December 23 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2023
• Tuesday, December 6 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS of Aircraft Spare Parts to Taiwan
• Tuesday, November 29 - 2022 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Friday, September 2 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS of Additional Missiles and Radar Sustainment to Taiwan
• Friday, August 19 - October 2-4, 2022 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2022
• Friday, July 15 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS of Contractor Technical Assistance Support to Taiwan
• Thursday, June 9 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS of Naval Spare and Repair Parts to Taiwan
• Wednesday, April 6 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS of Contractor Technical Assistance for Taiwan’s Patriot Air Defense System
• Monday, February 7 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed FMS in Support of Taiwan Participation in Patriot IESP & FSP

• Monday, December 27 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2022
• Wednesday, November 3 - 2021 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Thursday, August 5 - October 10-12, 2021 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2021
• Thursday, August 5 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2021
• Thursday, August 5 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes the Sale to Taiwan of 40 150mm M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers for US$750 million
• Friday, May 28 - June 7, 2021 – Virtual Taiwan-US Defense Business Forum
• Friday, January 1 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2021

• Monday, December 7 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2020
• Monday, December 7 - USTBC Welcomes the Sale to Taiwan of a Field Information Communications System (FICS) for US$280 million
• Tuesday, November 3 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes the Sale to Taiwan of 4 MQ-9B SeaGuardian Surveillance Drones
• Monday, October 26 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes the Sale to Taiwan of Mobile Coastal Defense Systems with RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Missiles
• Wednesday, October 21 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on Three Proposed Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan for US$1.8113 billion
• Monday, October 5 - October 5-6, 2020 – Virtual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2020
• Thursday, September 3 - 2020 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Friday, July 10 - USTBC Comments on the Proposed Sale of Repair & Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missiles to Taiwan
• Wednesday, May 20 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the Proposed Sale of 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology (AT) Heavy Weight Torpedoes (HWT) to Taiwan
• Tuesday, February 25 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2020
• Friday, February 21 - Taiwan’s National Defense Organization (2019)
• Thursday, January 2 - Press Note: The U.S. Defense Community Mourns the Loss of Eight Taiwan Defense Officials, Including CGS Shen Yi-ming, Killed in Helicopter Crash

• Thursday, August 22 - October 6-8, 2019 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2019
• Wednesday, August 21 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2019
• Tuesday, August 20 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes the Proposed Sale of 66 F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jets to Taiwan, an Arms Sale Years in the Making
• Monday, July 8 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the July 8, 2019 U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan of M1A2 Abrams MBTs & Stinger Missiles
• Tuesday, June 25 - 2019 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Monday, April 15 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the April 15, 2019 U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan

• Tuesday, September 25 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the September 24, 2018 U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan
• Monday, September 24 - September 24, 2018 – U.S. Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II to Taiwan
• Thursday, August 16 - 2018 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Monday, August 13 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2019
• Wednesday, July 11 - October 28-30, 2018 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2018
• Thursday, May 3 - Panel Discussion on US-Taiwan Defense Industrial Cooperation
• Monday, April 16 - Taiwan-US Defense Business Forum (台美國防產業論壇), May 10, 2018
• Monday, March 26 - U.S. Senators Cornyn and Inhofe Urge President Trump to Support New Fighters for Taiwan

• Monday, December 18 - Taiwan in the National Security Strategy of the United States of America – December 2017
• Tuesday, December 12 - Taiwan in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2018
• Thursday, November 9 - 115th Congress: Taiwan Security Act
• Monday, July 31 - October 15-17, 2017 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2017
• Monday, July 10 - Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress, 1990-2017
• Thursday, June 29 - The Trump Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan
• Sunday, June 25 - U.S. Senators Urge President Trump to Support Taiwan’s Self Defense Capabilities
• Friday, June 16 - 2017 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

• Friday, December 23 - Taiwan Initiative in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2017
• Wednesday, July 6 - October 2-4, 2016 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2016
• Tuesday, May 17 - 2016 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Wednesday, February 24 - Admiral Harris – Commander, United States Pacific Command – Statement on Taiwan

• Wednesday, December 16 - The Obama Administration Announces U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan
• Friday, November 20 - Benjamin L. Cardin & John McCain Letter to President Obama Regarding Arms Sales to Taiwan – November 19, 2015
• Wednesday, July 29 - October 4-6, 2015 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2015
• Wednesday, June 10 - National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) Releases Promotional Videos
• Tuesday, May 26 - Proposed Taiwan Initiatives in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2016
• Tuesday, May 26 - The DPP’s National Defense Agenda
• Monday, May 11 - 2015 – Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
• Tuesday, March 3 - Chen Yeong-kang becomes Taiwan’s Deputy Minister of National Defense
• Tuesday, February 3 - Kao Kuang-chi becomes Taiwan Minister of National Defense

• Monday, August 11 - F-16C/D jet fighters still a consideration: Defense Ministry
• Friday, August 1 - US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2014 to Examine Taiwan’s National Security Plans, Arms Sales & Security Cooperation, and Indigenous Submarine Programs
• Wednesday, July 23 - No shift in Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan policy
• Monday, July 14 - October 5 – 7, 2014 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2014
• Tuesday, April 8 - U.S. House Passes H.R. 3470
• Wednesday, February 5 - US-Taiwan Business Council Believes that the Obama Administration Remains Committed to Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program

• Wednesday, November 20 - U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission – 2013 Annual Report to Congress
• Tuesday, October 8 - 2013 National Defense Report
• Friday, September 13 - Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense postpones transition to all-volunteer system
• Tuesday, August 13 - Army General Yen Teh-fa named Vice Minister of National Defense (Armaments)
• Tuesday, August 13 - Wall Street Journal Editorial: Taiwan’s Military Under Siege
• Wednesday, August 7 - General Yen Ming Becomes New Minister of National Defense
• Tuesday, June 18 - USCC Report: Taiwan’s Declining Defense Spending Could Jeopardize Military Preparedness
• Sunday, June 16 - US House approves pro-Taiwan arms, diplomacy proposals
• Friday, May 17 - September 29 – October 1, 2013 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2013

• Wednesday, December 5 - US senator again pushes F16 sales to Taiwan
• Monday, October 1 - The US-Taiwan Business Council Releases a Report on the Looming Taiwan Fighter Gap
• Wednesday, August 15 - September 30 – October 2, 2012 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2012
• Wednesday, July 18 - Special Commentary: Signing of an LOA to Upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 A/B Fighters
• Friday, June 29 - Clear signals needed on F-16C/Ds – Taipei Times
• Friday, May 18 - US-Taiwan Business Council Lauds House Approval of Granger Amendment to the NDAA, Mandating Selling F-16C/Ds to Taiwan
• Friday, April 27 - Senator Cornyn Releases Lippert Hold, White House Makes Concessions on Taiwan Arms Sales
• Tuesday, April 17 - The US-Taiwan Business Council and the Project 2049 Institute Jointly Release a Report Examining Chinese Reactions to Taiwan Arms Sales
• Tuesday, April 17 - New Report Examines the History and Implications of Chinese Reactions to Taiwan Arms Sales
• Monday, April 2 - April 17, 2012 – Chinese Reactions to Taiwan Arms Sales: Report Release & Panel Discussion
• Sunday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2012
• Sunday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2011

• Thursday, October 27 - Special Commentary: Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Report Underscores Importance of F-16C/D Sale to Taiwan
• Saturday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2011
• Wednesday, September 21 - Special Commentary: The Obama Administration Notifies Taiwan’s F-16A/B Upgrade Program To Congress. Where Are The F-16C/Ds?
• Wednesday, September 21 - US-Taiwan Business Council Urges Congress to Pass the Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act (TAMA)
• Tuesday, September 20 - September 19-20, 2011 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2011
• Friday, August 5 - Governor Rick Scott of Florida Supports Taiwan F-16 Deal in Letter to President Obama
• Wednesday, August 3 - 181 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Challenge President Obama on F-16s for Taiwan
• Thursday, July 21 - Senator Cornyn and Secretary Clinton Make Taiwan F-16 Deal
• Wednesday, July 6 - U.S. Government Should Consider the Economic Impact of Releasing F-16s to Taiwan
• Friday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2011
• Thursday, May 26 - U.S. Senate Sends President Obama Strong Message on New F-16s for Taiwan
• Friday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2011
• Friday, April 1 - US-Taiwan Business Council Supports Senator Richard Lugar’s Concerns Over Taiwan’s Deteriorating Airpower Situation
• Tuesday, March 1 - Special Commentary: The American Defense Commitment to Taiwan Continues to Deteriorate
• Saturday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2010

• Tuesday, October 5 - October 3-5, 2010 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2010
• Friday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2010
• Tuesday, September 21 - US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2010 to Discuss the Future Cross-Strait Threat, Disaster Relief, and Asymmetric Options for the Taiwan Military
• Tuesday, August 24 - Obama Administration Makes Small Move to End Taiwan Arms Freezes
• Thursday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2010
• Sunday, June 13 - Wall Street Journal Editorial on Chinese Opposition to Taiwan Arms Sales
• Tuesday, May 11 - US-Taiwan Business Council Releases Major Report Examining the Balance of Air Power in the Taiwan Strait
• Tuesday, May 11 - May 11, 2010 – The Balance of Air Power in the Taiwan Strait: Report Release & Panel Discussion
• Monday, May 10 - US-Taiwan Business Council to Release Independent Analysis Report on The Balance of Air Power in the Taiwan Strait
• Thursday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2010
• Friday, January 29 - Special Commentary: US-Taiwan Business Council Welcomes Congressional Notification of Sales to Taiwan of PAC-3 Missile Units, BLACK HAWK Helicopters, OSPREY Ships, HARPOON Missiles and MIDS/LVT-1 Terminals
• Friday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2009

• Thursday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2009
• Tuesday, September 29 - September 27-29, 2009 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2009
• Wednesday, September 9 - US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2009 to Discuss Taiwan’s Strategy for Integration, Innovation, and Military Transition
• Monday, July 20 - Defense News Editorial on Cross-Strait Detente
• Wednesday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2009
• Wednesday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2009
• Thursday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2008

• Monday, October 27 - Defense News Editorial on Taiwan Arms Sales
• Friday, October 3 - Special Commentary: Taiwan Congressional Notifications Released
• Wednesday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2008
• Tuesday, September 30 - September 28-30, 2008 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2008
• Wednesday, September 10 - US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2008 to discuss current trends in Taiwan military and national security relations with the United States
• Tuesday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2008
• Tuesday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2008
• Monday, February 25 - Special Commentary: Inconsistent U.S. Defense Priorities Undermine Taiwan Force Modernization
• Tuesday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2007

• Monday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2007
• Thursday, September 27 - Statement in Support of House Resolution 676 (110th Congress)
• Tuesday, September 11 - September 9-11, 2007 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2007
• Tuesday, August 21 - Senior U.S. and Taiwan Defense Officials to Deliver Keynotes at US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2007
• Sunday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2007
• Sunday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2007
• Monday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2006

• Sunday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2006
• Tuesday, September 12 - September 10-12, 2006 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2006
• Thursday, August 17 - Senior U.S. and Taiwan Defense Officials to Deliver Keynotes at US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2006
• Saturday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2006
• Saturday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2006
• Sunday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2005

• Saturday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2005
• Tuesday, September 20 - September 18-20, 2005 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2005
• Friday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2005
• Friday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2005
• Saturday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2004

• Tuesday, October 5 - October 3-5, 2004 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2004
• Friday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2004
• Thursday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2004
• Thursday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2004
• Thursday, February 12 - US-Taiwan Business Council Releases Report Analyzing the US-Taiwan Defense Relationship In 2003
• Thursday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2003

• Wednesday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2003
• Tuesday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2003
• Tuesday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2003
• Friday, February 14 - February 12-14, 2003 – US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2003
• Wednesday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Annual Review, 2002

• Tuesday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2002
• Monday, July 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q2, 2002
• Monday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2002
• Tuesday, March 12 - March 10-12, 2002 – United States-Taiwan Defense Summit

• Monday, October 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q3, 2001
• Sunday, April 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Report – Q1, 2001

• Sunday, July 16 - Information: U.S. Pacific Command
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: U.S. Army
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: U.S. Navy
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: U.S. Air Force
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: U.S. Department of State
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: U.S. Department of Defense
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs
• Thursday, July 6 - Information: Taiwan Ministry of National Defense
• Wednesday, July 5 - Information: American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)
• Saturday, January 1 - No Events Scheduled
• Saturday, January 1 - Archive
• Saturday, January 1 - Taiwan Defense & Security Links