TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's military simulated an enemy attack on northern Taiwan on Wednesday that required immediate reinforcements.
The drill was part of the 10-day Han Kuang 42 exercise, Liberty Times reported. Seven military helicopters arrived at the Dagangshan base in Kaohsiung, airlifting nearly 100 fully equipped troops to designated tactical positions in northern Taiwan.
CH-47SD Chinook transport helicopters carried troops and equipment, while UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters transported additional personnel in multiple waves.
The Army's 564th Armored Brigade, stationed in southern Taiwan, served as the reinforcing force. The Army Aviation and Special Forces Command carried out the airlift mission to verify the military's ability to provide reinforcements across regions and conduct air-mobile operations.
The drill was conducted under realistic combat conditions, focusing on tactical air mobility, air assault force projection, and air defense response, per Liberty Times.
Meanwhile, the Navy's Coastal Combat Brigade deployed mobile missile units in Kaohsiung at midday to conduct rapid deployment drills after receiving operational orders, CNA reported. The Navy also deployed its mobile radar systems and missile vehicles to tactical positions and carried out mine-laying preparations.
This year's exercise follows a continuous scenario format to strengthen troop ability to respond under realistic battlefield conditions.
