TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Air Force plans to establish a dedicated security unit to protect radar stations nationwide.
The Air Force will first reorganize existing military police detachments at radar sites into dedicated security platoons, according to the Liberty Times. It will then create a centralized unit overseen by a colonel, allowing for more efficient resource allocation and improved defense capabilities at radar stations, particularly in remote areas.
The Air Force will also spend NT$24.82 million (US$789,021) to procure 14 patrol vehicles.
Military police detachments currently handle base security. When a drone intrudes into restricted airspace, personnel must mobilize within one minute. Units are equipped with drone jammers to force drones to land or return to their operators. Surveillance drones are also deployed to monitor the situation and locate unauthorized operators.
Capabilities still need improvement when facing multiple drones or more advanced, coordinated threats, Liberty Times reported. Some limitations stem from legal and jurisdictional constraints, as military police authority is restricted to within base grounds, while incidents outside must be handled by local police. To address this, units have established coordination mechanisms with law enforcement.
Military police detachments are also responsible for protecting mobile radar systems. This helps ensure the survivability of critical equipment and allows radar systems to integrate with missile units, forming a layered regional air defense network, the report said.
