TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Army plans to conduct a live-fire exercise to verify unit performance and combat capabilities as new weapon systems are fielded.

The exercise is expected to take place after this year’s Han Kuang exercises, Liberty Times reported. Army Commander Lu Kun-hsiu (呂坤修) said earlier this week the drill aims to ensure commanders at all levels understand training priorities. He instructed units to help with preparations, including ammunition inspection and screening, equipment maintenance and sustainment, and community outreach.

Military and government sources said deliveries of key weapons will peak in 2026. Delivery of all 108 M1A2T tanks and 14 Volcano mine-laying systems will be completed this year. An additional 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems Taiwan has purchased are expected to be delivered this year.

The first batch of 11 HIMARS has already arrived in Taiwan, and their accompanying Army Tactical Missile Systems have been deployed. TOW-2B and Javelin anti-armor missiles were also delivered by the end of last year.