Taiwan, US rockets and military drills
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has watched live-fire drills with new U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks during annual defense exercises.
Australia has ruled out committing troops ahead of any conflict, in response to a report that the US has asked for clarity on Australia's role in the event of a Taiwan war.
This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Kuang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing.
Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.
Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with U.S.-made tanks as President Lai Ching-te watched, amid tensions with China over the island's sovereignty.
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Daily Express US on MSNTaiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats using 'gray-zone tactics'Taiwan has launched its largest-ever military drills intended to counter Chinese invasion threats.The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercises began on Wednesday and included the use of "gray zone tactics" deployed by China.
DRAMATIC footage captures a fleet of Chinese tank boats charging through the sea in tight formation during military drills near Taiwan. The show of force by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)