According to the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense’s statement, three of 13 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwanese armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed CAP aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the Chinese activities.
In a post on X, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense stated, “13 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8) today. 3 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s SW ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond.”
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND) said that it detected seven Chinese naval vessels and five Chinese military aircraft operating around the nation from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) on Monday.
Taking to X, Taiwan’s MND stated, “5 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8) today. 1 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s SW ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond.”
Meanwhile, Taiwan Air Force Command announced that it carried out an integrated air defense exercise on Tuesday to enhance overall effectiveness of defense operations, Taiwan News reported.
The exercise was conducted between 5 am (local time) to 7 am (local time). The aircraft deployed for the exercise included Tactical Fighter Wings 1 to 6, Sky Bow and Patriot missiles, anti-artillery systems, Army units and Navy ships, Taiwan News reported, citing Liberty Times.
Taiwan Air Force spokesperson Chiang Kuang-hua said the exercise was carried out to verify the joint command and control of air defense operations among the three branches of the military, and the deployment of forces, according to Taiwan News report.
The Taiwan Air Force Command said it would continue to enhance training intensity considering the frequent intrusions by Chinese military aircraft and vessels into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and nearby water. It further stated that these efforts are made to fulfill regional security and defense operation needs, safeguard airspace and protect the homeland. (ANI)
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