Events
Verified incidents across the Indo-Pacific with transparent confidence scoring. See our methodology for how events are assessed.
PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line in largest sortie this month
Taiwan MND reported 32 PLA aircraft and 8 naval vessels operating around Taiwan, with 18 aircraft crossing the median line.
Commercial shipping receives navigational caution during Taiwan drill window
Maritime safety messaging urged caution for commercial traffic during a published Taiwan Strait drill window; main lanes remained open according to tracking data.
PLA Navy carrier group transits Bashi Channel amid Taiwan drills narrative
Open-source tracking and Taiwan defence statements indicated a PLA Navy carrier group transit through the Bashi Channel during a period of heightened cross-strait messaging.
Taiwan MND reports elevated PLA ADIZ activity at the start of 2026
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense logged 41 PLA aircraft and 11 naval vessels around Taiwan over 24 hours, with 22 aircraft crossing the median line — the densest early-year pattern since late 2025.