Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols
Taiwan has scrambled its fighter jets and warships in response to increased Chinese military activities around the island. The Chinese military conducted a joint combat readiness patrol, which included numerous aircraft and naval vessels. This escalation follows the U.S. postponing an arms sale to Taiwan due to supply constraints.
- ▪Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor Chinese military activity.
- ▪The Chinese military conducted a joint combat readiness patrol involving 29 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels.
- ▪The U.S. military announced a postponement of an arms sale to Taiwan, citing supply constraints.
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Defense Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols (STR/AFP via Getty Images) Francis Kapper Defense Reporter May 26, 2026 3:03 PM ET May 26, 2026 3:03 PM ET Francis Kapper Defense Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation.
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