Taiwan Security Monitor

PLA Activity Update, 5/17/2026


Author: Noah Reed


Notes:

  • All data from Taiwan’s MND
  • Percentage increases/decreases represent change from week to week.
  • Detection frequency refers to the amount of times an airframe type is mentioned in updates, not the total amount of aircraft sorties per airframe type.
  • “Official vessels” refers to China Coast Guard vessels and official PRC research ships.

More information at the PLA Activity Tracker.