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Taiwan’s defense ministry invests in AI for medical training
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is revolutionizing military medical training with a NT$900 million facility, incorporating AI and the U.S. Tactical Combat Casualty Care system to improve battlefield medical response.2024/05/22 09:55 -
Live-fire exercises enhance Taiwan’s military readiness
Discover how the 117th Army Infantry Brigade’s live-fire exercise in Kaohsiung’s Linyuan District is preparing Taiwanese troops for real-world combat, enhancing their responsiveness and tactical skills.2024/05/08 17:11 -
Taiwan unveils new cutting-edge medical training center
Explore how Taiwan’s Health Service Training Center leverages VR and AI technology to transform military medical training, featuring realistic simulations based on international conflicts.2024/04/30 16:49 -
Taiwan boosts military capabilities with new drone strategy
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng outlines the military’s drone strategy to the Legislative Yuan, focusing on combat differentiation and future training plans. The Defense Ministry’s report details the deployment of drones across various operational levels for reconnaissance, surveillance, and battlefield tasks. President-elect Lai Ching-te’s visit to a local UAV R&D center underscores Taiwan’s commitment to drone development.2024/03/27 15:28 -
Taiwan to equip new conscripts with combat gear in March
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) of Taiwan has announced that the first group of 650 conscription men will receive their individual combat gear on March 22 after completing basic training. The MND has allocated a budget of NT$4.04 billion for the "Xing’an project" from 2022 to 2024, which aims to improve the living conditions and quality of life for officers and soldiers. The conscripts will promptly receive their complete battle gear after basic training to carry out various combat training tasks. Sizing for the gear was conducted during the first week of conscription, with distribution scheduled for a week before graduation or before March 22. The MND’s comprehensive distribution of new style combat outfits, which has been ongoing for five years, includes 15 items such as tactical helmets, vests, and shock-absorbing elbow and knee guards.2024/01/16 15:13 -
No bonus for Taiwan conscripts failing basic training: MND
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced that conscripted soldiers who fail to pass their basic training will receive a base salary of approximately NT$10,000, without eligibility for professional bonuses or honor leave. The new one-year mandatory service, starting in January 2024, requires conscripts to undergo 8 weeks of basic training followed by 44 weeks of unit training. The basic training curriculum includes combat instruction, tactical marching, and battlefield medical aid courses. Only those who pass the basic training and obtain the "Completion of Training Specialty Certificate" will qualify for an additional monthly professional bonus of NT$10,190, bringing their total monthly salary to NT$20,320. To ensure training effectiveness, the MND has also issued guidelines for supplementary training and re-tests for conscripts who fail to meet the standards.2023/12/18 16:53 -
U.S. approves $300M arms sale to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has received formal notification from the U.S. government about the sale of tactical information systems worth approximately US$300 million. This arms deal, the twelfth from the Biden administration to Taiwan since 2021, demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense needs. MOFA expressed gratitude for the U.S.’s continued fulfillment of its security commitments in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The sale includes equipment, training, and technical support, which will enhance Taiwan’s national defense and deterrence capabilities. MOFA reiterated Taiwan’s determination to strengthen its self-defense capabilities, safeguard its territory, and preserve its democratic and free way of life in the face of China’s military expansion and provocation. The foreign ministry also emphasized the deepening security partnerships with the U.S. to uphold a rules-based international order and ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the Taiwan Strait and the broader Indo-Pacific region.2023/12/16 15:48 -
Tsai inaugurates advanced military medical facility
President Tsai Ing-wen attended the inauguration ceremony for the National Defense Medical Center’s new Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Disaster Medical Assistance Training Building, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving military capabilities. The state-of-the-art facility integrates virtual and augmented reality technologies for realistic battlefield medical scenarios and has trained nearly 3,800 medical personnel this year. The building also aims to enhance medical skills and advance national defense education through collaborations with various institutions.2023/12/04 20:33