TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s military will hold readiness drills from Monday to June 26 to test how its forces respond before a possible attack, CNA reported Wednesday.
The military said the drills will focus on preparations before enemy forces begin military action. The exercises will test how each defense zone responds and how well the Army, Navy, and Air Force work together.
The drills are part of a series of major military exercises in the coming months. These include joint defense drills in July and the Han Kuang live-fire exercises in August.
UDN reported that the readiness drills will take place in defense zones across Taiwan. Each zone will practice plans for its own area and test joint operations among the armed forces.
The military has recently adjusted its joint operations plan. The new plan focuses on combat readiness, stronger alert levels, joint anti-landing operations, coastal strikes, beach defense, and long-term defense.
The Han Kuang exercises will cover Taiwan’s full defense process. The readiness drills will focus more on early action before enemy forces begin moving.
Military sources said temporary readiness drills may be held if China announces military exercises or live-fire drills aimed at Taiwan. They said such drills would help Taiwan respond quickly to sudden threats.
Another military source said this year’s Han Kuang exercises will place more focus on rehearsal before formal operations. The source said rehearsal helps find weaknesses in plans and improves commanders’ decision-making.
