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Taiwan ramps up surveillance amid regional tensions: MND
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is ramping up surveillance and security measures amid rising tensions with China, including monitoring maritime activities and enhancing cognitive warfare training.2024/05/23 14:28 -
Taiwan’s Navy showcases might with Lunar New Year drills
The Ministry of National Defense conducted drills at Zuoying Base in Kaohsiung, showcasing various military hardware such as the Ta Chiang Warship, Kuang Hua VI-class missile boat, M109 Assault Boat, and Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III mobile launcher vehicles. Lt. Col. Chen Quen-yuan of the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Reconnaissance Group Commander demonstrated the long-distance surveillance capabilities of their drones and highlighted the navy’s commitment to protecting maritime borders. The drills focused on preemptive threat detection and securing territorial waters. The M109 Assault Boat acted as a vanguard, providing critical information for subsequent operations. Commander Chun-Yin Chu of the 2nd Hai Feng Group, Navy, discussed the evolution of shore-based missile units and emphasized the navy’s ability to establish a common combat image and issue unified commands for an organized attack.2024/01/31 16:41 -
MND reports 23 Chinese aircraft entering Taiwan’s airspace
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reports that 23 Chinese aircraft violated Taiwan’s airspace, with a BZK-005 drone crossing the Taiwan Strait median line and a Harbin Z-9 anti-submarine helicopter conducting drills in the eastern sea. The MND will closely monitor maritime and air dynamics using joint intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance.2023/10/27 14:48