Armed Forces Journal - The strengths and weaknesses of Taiwan’s defense strategy emerge.

BBC - Taiwan has formally commissioned into service two US-built naval destroyers aimed at boosting the island's defences against any attack from rival China.

Deutsche Presse Agentur - Taiwan has taken delivery of the last two of a purchase of four Kidd-class destroyers from the United States.

China Post - The United States has delivered to Taiwan two of the four Kidd-class destroyers Taipei has ordered in a move to boost the island's defenses against rival China.

Agence France-Presse - Taiwan plans to equip its two Dutch-built submarines with Harpoon anti-ship missiles that could be used to attack key Chinese naval bases.