Taiwanese military police practice transporting munitions, including Stinger missiles, through Taipei's MRT system as part of Day 5/6 of the annual Han Kuang exercises.
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- MORE IMAGES: Taiwan's P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft capture photos of a Chinese Wing Loong-10 operating in the area.
- WATCH: It’s all out urban warfare here in Taipei as the military practices defending key entrances into the capital. @TaiwanMonitor
00:00 - UPDATE: Taiwan's Air Force has postponed its "TienLong" (天龍) exercises for 1 week, due to an expected typhoon. Earlier today F-16s, F-5s, and Mirage-2000s were spotted in Hualien already getting ready for the drill. (WARNING, TAKEOFF VOLUME IS LOUD)
00:00 - FIRST IMAGES: China’s Shandong carrier spotted in the distance by Taiwanese navy ships. No further information on location or time, but these images were released by Taiwan’s defense ministry this morning.
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- Taiwan's "ChangTai" (長泰) military exercises have begun. Military vehicles and tanks from the 333 Mechanized Infantry Brigade were spotted leaving a base in southern Kaohsiung. They are headed north to face off against the 586 Armored Brigade. The drills will last 5 days.
00:00 - NEW SHIP: Taiwan adds another 1000-ton Coast Guard patrol cutter to its fleet. The 'Hualien' is the 4th of 6 advanced vessels included in the procurement program. The ships are armed with the Zhenhai rocket system, which can be fitted with 42 2.75-inch rockets or flares.
00:00 - Just hours after Lai Ching-te takes office, Taiwan's military is putting up portraits of the new President. Source: Taiwan Military News Agency
00:00 - No runways? Taiwan’s military says no problem. They’re using riverside parks to re-arm and refuel helicopters as part of day 9 of Han Kuang. @TaiwanMonitor
00:00 - Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will propose a special budget plan this year to dedicate at least 3% of GDP towards defense. That means Taiwan's 2026 defense budget would be roughly 24 billion USD. So that means.....
- Taiwanese Marines from the 66th Brigade practice defending Songshan Airport in Taipei against simulated airborne troops. It's Day 8 of Han Kuang...2 more days to go! @TaiwanMonitor
00:00 - WATCH: Chinese Coast Guard ships spotted just 3.2nm from Taiwan's Dongyin Island. Taiwan's coast guard issued radio warnings and dispatched vessels to intercept a group of 4 Chinese CCG ships operating in this area. Chinese vessels 14607, 14517, 14602, and 14509.
00:00 - Taiwanese soldiers in Hualien/Taitung practice how to set up Avenger air defense systems as part of the 5th day of the Han Kuang exercises. @TaiwanMonitor
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