TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Fifth Theater Command conducted drone reconnaissance drills in Changhua County on Thursday, the second day of the military’s Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise.
The drills aimed to test whole-of-society defense mobilization and enhance overall combat resilience, CNA reported. Reservists practiced drone operations, confined-space combat, and simulated taking firing positions for machine guns and artillery. They familiarized themselves with key skills and strengthened their ability to conduct obstacle and combat operations.
A separate drill simulating the receipt and distribution of supplies was also staged. A civilian truck carrying steel materials for roadblock installations entered the training area, per CNA. Troops practiced procedures including receiving, inspecting, allocating, and dispatching supplies.
The drill tested civil-military coordination, mobilization support, and logistical resupply efficiency to ensure resources can be rapidly deployed for combat use during wartime, according to CNA. The Fifth Theater Command said it would continue to adhere to realistic training standards to build defense capabilities and enhance overall national resilience.
This year's exercise follows a continuous scenario format to strengthen troops' ability to respond under realistic battlefield conditions.
Taiwan's military simulated an enemy attack on northern Taiwan on Wednesday that required immediate reinforcements, 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.
