Taiwan Security Monitor

Visualization: 101st Amphibious Reconnaisance Battalion “Frogmen” Relocation

Author: Noah Reed


Per UDN & CNA, Taiwan’s 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, commonly known as the โ€œSea Dragon Frogmenโ€, has completed its relocation from Kinmen to Penghu.

The ARB-101st operates as a special-purpose coastal surveillance, infiltration, and clandestine operations unit. Taiwan’s military says the move is due to “combat needs” and that training by US instructors will not be interrupted.

Visualization: Taiwan’s Varied Aircraft Protection

Author: Noah Reed


Per Liberty Times, Taiwan’s Air Force plans to significantly expand hardened protection at Chihhang AFB to protect future F-16C/D Block 70 fighters by 2028.

Our visualization shows the current level of hardened protection present at Taiwan’s major military airports.

Visualization: New AFP Forward Operating Base Mahato

Author: Noah Reed


The Philippines has opened a new forward operating base in Mahatao, Batanesโ€”just 120 miles from Taiwan. Our graphic shows its location in the Luzon Strait, a vital chokepoint for regional security.

Left on Read: Americaโ€™s Taiwan Warning Crisis

Authors: Noah Reed & Jonathan Walberg


TSM Research Director Noah Reedย andย Associate Director Jonathan Walbergย assess the risk of miscommunication between Taipei and Washington.

Overinflated: Chinaโ€™s Balloon Threats to Taiwan

Authors: Jonathan Walberg & Noah Reed


TSM Associate Director Jonathan Walbergย andย Research Director Noah Reedย discuss the 2023-2024 balloon overflights of Taiwan.

Read the full piece here.