Military Base 結果共21筆

President Tsai Ing-wen inspected the newly renovated Chien Shih Camp, a key Military Police base in New Taipei, pledging continued support for the ＂Hsing An Project＂ and distributing bonus payments. The visit hinted at potential leadership transitions in the Taiwanese military.

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.

Taiwanese conscripts have expressed concerns that their monthly earnings still fall short of the country’s basic labor wage despite a recent salary increase. Privates, the lowest military rank, now receive a monthly salary of NT$26,307, including insurance and meal expenses. However, this amount is still lower than the standard basic labor wage of NT$27,470. Last year, President Tsai Ing-wen extended the mandatory conscription period to one year, and the wage adjustment for privates gained significant attention. Under the new system, privates can earn up to NT$20,320, consisting of a base wage of NT$10,130 and an additional NT$10,190 for specialized skills. In addition to their salary, they also receive military insurance (NT$1,240), national health insurance (NT$1,839), and a meal allowance (NT$908), bringing the total payment to NT$26,307. The first batch of 670 army conscripts for the one-year service started their eight-week entry training on January 25. Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an encouraged the privates to form sincere friendships, develop disciplined habits, and cultivate a sense of responsibility during their military life.

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that three drug-sniffing dogs have completed their service, one continuing under the Customs Administration’s evaluation and the other two retiring in October. The MND deployed 18 additional detection dogs across various regions in December 2022. Major General Chen Heng-wei stated that the detection squads conducted 467 assigned smell duties through educational recalls and base applications. Throughout the year, operational areas designated 211 smell duties, with 145 requests from military bases. The government mandates a service limit of four years for these canines, but dogs in good condition may serve up to seven years. The establishment of drug-sniffing dog units began in 2020 as part of efforts to deter military personnel from bringing drugs into the barracks, showcasing the ministry’s commitment to maintaining zero tolerance for drugs within military facilities.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, stated that the Ministry will not interfere with general aviation enthusiasts taking photographs, but any behavior involving scaling walls to capture military installations will be considered reconnaissance activities. This announcement was made during a review of the draft ＂Military Base Security Maintenance Regulations＂ bill at the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign and National Defense Committee. According to the draft bill, unauthorized reconnaissance activities directed at military camp areas, such as measurement, filming, photography, depiction, or description, can result in fines ranging from NT＄30,000 to NT＄150,000 if they compromise national security. The committee discussed potential issues related to dash cameras unintentionally filming the area or residents of high-rise buildings next to a base. Deputy Chief of Combat Planning, Chen Wen-Hsing, clarified that the draft bill mainly targets harmful reconnaissance activities, while general photography activities remain unaffected. Minister Chiu emphasized that unauthorized photography in restricted areas is considered reconnaissance. Kuomintang legislator Chen I-hsin raised concerns about possible conflicts between existing ＂Vital Area Regulations＂ and the proposed new law, suggesting the incorporation of maintaining military base security into existing regulations as a specific chapter.

Taiwan’s armed forces organized a military experience event at Hsinchu Hukou military base, attracting over 110,000 participants. However, attendees faced long waiting times, with some waiting up to 3 hours for shuttle buses.

Taiwan’s military demonstrates impressive soft power skills at the inauguration of the Hukou military base, featuring captivating mascot performances and a thrilling showcase of Indian motorcycles. Discover the country’s military prowess and cultural displays.

Taiwan’s military showcased an Apache helicopter with a distinctive shark design at Hsinchu Military Base, impressing onlookers with its agility. The event also featured U.S.-made Indian Challenger motorcycles.

Taiwan’s military showcased its firepower during a three-day exercise at the Pingtung Tri-Service Joint Training Base, featuring Apache helicopters firing 30-caliber rounds and Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDF) dropping practice bombs and flares.

A Patriot missile launch by Taiwan’s military at Jiupeng Base resulted in an unexpected mid-air detonation. The incident occurred during a precision missile strike exercise, raising concerns about missile system integrity. Learn more about this unforeseen event.

President Tsai Ing-wen praises military standards and defense reforms during her visit to Chiashan Air Force Base in Hualien on Air Force Day. Progress in defense autonomy and locally manufactured military equipment was highlighted.

In preparation for the Ching Chuan Kang (CCK) Air Base Aviation Carnival on Aug. 12, Taiwan’s Air Force Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team took to the skies to showcase their flight skills ahead of the main event.

An IDF Ching-Kuo fighter jet faced an engine malfunction during Taiwan’s military aerial demonstration at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base, reigniting safety concerns. Get the latest updates on this incident.

Four people were injured in an explosion at the Jiupeng Military Base, a part of the National Chung-shan Institute of Science and Technology in Manzhou Township, Pingtung. 

An explosion at the Hsiang Feng military base in Taiwan injured nine soldiers, with two sustaining severe wounds. 

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Ministry of National Defense (MND) Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng paid a visit to the nine injured soldiers from Monday’s Keelung ammunition depot blast at the Tri-Service General Hospital on Tuesday (July 25).

Taiwan launched Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) missiles from the ground and on Humvee-mounted Avenger weapon systems during the annual Shengong military drills in Pingtung’s Jiupeng base on Tuesday (July 4).

Taiwan conducted the Tian Ma military drills at Pingtung’s Jialutung base on Monday (July 3) for the first time, aiming to carry out more ＂realistic＂ exercises.

Taiwan’s military showcased its new actual combat shooting training on Tuesday (Feb. 21) at the Taoyuan Army base, with foreign media also in attendance.

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands abruptly in Kaohsiung’s Tian-shan military base as Taiwan conducts a drill of enemy forces raiding army camps on Wednesday (Jan. 11), ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Taiwan Air Force’s annual Tianlong Exercise kicked off on Monday (Nov. 7) at Hualien Air Force Base in eastern Taiwan. The exercise was delayed for a week due to a typhoon and heavy rainfall.