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Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR)

Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR)
The Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR) is a prominent Taiwanese think tank based in Taipei. Inaugurated in May 2018, its primary mission is to safeguard Taiwan’s democracy and prosperity by fostering mutual understanding and advancing common interests within the global and domestic defence and security community. As Taiwan’s top military think tank, INDSR focuses on national security, defence strategies, Chinese military affairs, and cyber security. It conducts knowledge-based policy analyses and strategic assessments, with Su Tzu-yun serving as a senior analyst.
The Taiwan-bound F-16V Block 70 single-seat fighters take off from Lockheed Martin’s South Carolina plant on August 17, 2026. Photo: Handout
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Can Taiwan’s new F-16 fighters level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20s?

The island’s first pair of US-made Block 70 fighter jets is expected to arrive within days – part of a long-delayed deal for 66 aircraft.

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Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in defence funding push

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Taiwan teams up with US start-up on underwater drones to boost island’s defences

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Taiwan arrests 2 mainland Chinese after boat slips past defences

Mainland Chinese men in rubber dinghy dismissed as ‘sea clutter’ by coastguard radar operator, raising fresh concerns over island’s security.

A Taiwanese fisherman says this inflatable boat from mainland China sat abandoned on Bali Beach near the Port of Taipei for two days before he alerted police. Photo: Handout
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Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise

Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster.

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How Taiwan is preparing for a PLA sea blockade in its biggest war games

Taipei to move weapons production, prepare for internet outages and adopt US ‘back briefs’ during Han Kuang drills.

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Taiwan’s political parties deadlocked over bid to boost military drone capacity

Disagreements over funding and oversight threaten to undermine measures to improve the military’s capacity to wage unmanned warfare.

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Taiwan’s military is looking to boost its drone stockpiles. Photo: AFP
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US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

De facto American embassy says the two sides are coordinating on search, rescue, disaster relief and maritime law enforcement.

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The missile funding dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence plan

Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say.

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Amid PLA pressure, Taiwan starts drill to simulate rapid deployment in a crisis

Officials say sustained mainland air and naval operations mean the island’s military will have less time to respond to a crisis.

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Taiwan's defence ministry announced the exercise hours after reporting that the PLA had conducted its second “long-range maritime training mission” of the year on Sunday. Photo: AP
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More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait.

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When asked by the Institute for National Defence and Security Research in Taipei, 44.9 per cent of respondents chose “strengthening self-reliant defence capabilities” as preferred for safeguarding the island's security. Photo: AFP
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Taiwan’s website for intelligence tips from mainland China spurs debate

‘Contact window’ launched for political, military, economic and social intelligence but critics say disinformation will be a challenge.

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Did US pressure before Xi-Trump summit force KMT hand on Taiwan’s defence budget?

Taiwan’s main opposition parties have cleared special defence budget bill after months of fractious debate and infighting.

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Taiwan completes US tank deal as final Abrams shipment reaches port

Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.

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A US-made M1A2T Abrams tank fires at a target during a live-fire drill in Taiwan’s Hsinchu county in July 2025. Photo: EPA
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Does Iran’s wartime resilience offer any lessons for Taiwan?

The recent conflict has raised questions about whether the island could keep fighting if its air defences were targeted by the PLA.

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Taiwan’s stocks of expensive Patriot missiles could quickly run out in hte event of a sustained aerial assault. Photo: AFP
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‘Deny, delay, degrade’: Taiwan reveals long-range strategy to hold off PLA

Focus is on building sustained and scalable combat capability, defence minister tells legislature as procurement report is tabled.

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Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?

Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.

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What lessons does Taiwan see from Iran and Ukraine for its air-defence strategy?

Expensive missiles cannot stop large waves of rockets and drones in an armed conflict, officials on the self-ruled island warn.

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An instructor from the Ukrainian company General Cherry demonstrates the operation of an anti-air interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones, in Kyiv on Wednesday. Photo: AP
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Taiwan scrambles to sign US arms deals before deadline amid budget gridlock

Taipei receives formal US offer for 82 Himars while agreements for howitzers and missiles also await sign-off by island’s legislature.

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Whose vision for Taiwan’s military will win? Rival defence bills reveal rift

The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield.

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US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.

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The US strikes on Iran underscore the urgency of accelerating Taipei’s plans for a layered air defence network, Taiwanese observers say. Photo: Getty Images
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Taiwan is buying expensive US weapons systems, but are they the right ones?

The pricey arms packages are already facing legislative pushback. Now critics say they may be addressing the wrong threat.

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A National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (Nasams), of the kind approved by the US for sale to Taiwan. Photo: Handout
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Will Taiwan meet sub delivery deadline, unlock defence funds with Hai Kun tests?

Prototype under Indigenous Defence Submarine programme is seen as central to boosting asymmetric naval capabilities to counter Beijing.

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Taiwan wants an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?

Challenges in forging conscripts into fighting force range from inadequate training facilities to eroding public will to defend the island.

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Taiwan launches firepower hub with US as PLA pressure intensifies

Taipei is ramping up coordination between its US-made weapons systems and locally developed missile capabilities.

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A US-made Patriot missile system is deployed at a park in Taipei in July 2025, as Taiwan carries out its biggest annual military exercises. Photo: AFP
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What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy

Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.

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Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island sits west of the Bashi Channel, a critical maritime choke point. Photo: CNA
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Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down air defences?

The drills were on a larger scale than previous ones and featured the use of rocket systems that could give mainland Chinese forces an edge.

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Why has reference to Taiwan attending Rimpac been removed from US defence bill?

Senators’ bid to ‘strongly encourage’ invitation is removed from compromise bill, raising questions in Taipei.

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