The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF; known colloquially as the Taiwanese Air Force) is the military aviation branch of the Republic of China Armed Forces, based in Taiwan since 1947. Founded in 1920 by the Kuomintang, the ROCAF's primary mission now is the defense of the airspace over and around the Taiwan Area.

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.

The Republic of China Armed Forces are the armed forces of the Republic of China (ROC), which once ruled Mainland China and is now currently restricted to its territorial jurisdictions of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu Islands. They consist of the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps), Air Force and Military Police Force.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that included an aircraft carrier battle group, as it again warned the self-ruled democracy against seeking formal independence.. The exercises involved navy, air ground and rocket forces and were meant to be a “severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan ...

Apr 5, 2025 · Taiwan’s acquisition of upgraded F-16V fighters marks a significant step forward, but does little to close the yawning gap with China’s rapidly modernizing air force. Last month, multiple news outlets reported that the US delivered the first of 66 F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan, marking a significant milestone in a US$8 billion ...

Although their official English designation is Tactical Fighter Group, the Chinese designation literally means Operations Group.

4 days ago · A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to land at the Hsinchu Airbase in Hsinchu on April 2, 2025. (I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A new report by ...

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

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.

Feb 17, 2025 · NEWSROCAF Chief Gen. Cheng Commends Air Force in the Taitung Area for Excellence in Training