The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF; known historically as the Chinese Air Force[4] and colloquially as the Taiwanese Air Force) is the military aviation branch of the Republic of China Armed Forces, based in Taiwan since 1947. The ROCAF …

Jan 8, 2025 · Facing escalating Chinese threats, Taiwan’s Air Force prepares for 2025 with upgraded F-16Vs, strategic alliances, and an enhanced fleet.

Current aircraft of the Taiwanese Air Force including attack, bomber, cargo transport, special mission, fighter, Search and Rescue, aerial tanker, remote-piloted, reconnaissance, trainer and utility types.

Each Group is commanded by a Colonel, but the number of aircraft assigned is not much different from that for a Squadron. Although their official English designation is Tactical Fighter Group, …

Founded on mainland China, the ROC Air Force on Taiwan received U.S. military assistance in the Cold War, including over 400 aircraft, which were mostly fighters. [65]

May 19, 2024 · The Taiwanese Air Force operates a modern, mostly Western-built fighter and support aircraft fleet. The combat aircraft of the Air Force include the Northrop F-5, AIDC F-CK-1, Dassault Mirage 2000, and F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The Taiwan Air Force, officially known as Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), operates as a critical component of the island nation's self-defense mechanism, acting as the first line of defense against aerial threats and invasions.

Lt. Gen. Tsao Presides Over Confidentiality Seminar to Safeguard Security 2024/12/10 Gen. Cheng Inspects Combat Readiness of Air Defense Forces in Eastern Taiwan2024/11/30 Gen. Cheng Inspects Combat Readiness of Air Defense Forces in Central Taiwan2024/11/24 ROCAF Vice Chief Inspects and Praises National Day Air Show Performance2024/10/11 The Armed Forces and the Public Unite to Celebrate ...

Feb 5, 2024 · The $4.5 billion “Peace Phoenix Rising” program to upgrade 139 of Taiwan’s F-16 s to the F-16V (Block 70-72) configuration is complete, the Air Force Life Cycle Management …

The ROCAF is responsible for patrolling the air space of the Taiwan Straits to ensure security, gearing up for combat readiness and training of the force and performing the duties of rescue in major disasters at peacetime.