Amped-up drills and new U.S. tanks have added bite to President Lai Ching-te’s Taiwan-is-a-country lecture tour.

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.

In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence against increasing threats and military pressure from China.

Taiwan's annual military exercise, Han Kuang, begins on Wednesday as the island ramps up its defence against a possible invasion from China. Billed as the largest and longest one so far, this year's Han Kuang will last for about 10 days, about twice the duration of last year's drill.

The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise will test Taiwan’s ability to respond to a Chinese attack on its command structure.

Taiwan has officially launched its first military unit equipped with U.S.-supplied HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launchers, marking

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The new US-supplied HIMARS system will make its debut at the live-fire component of the Han Kuang 41 military exercises slated to start Wednesday.

Taiwan is launching its largest-ever military exercises today, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure in the event of a Chinese invasion, senior defense officials said.

Taiwan, a self-ruled island, has officially established a new military division outfitted with HIMARS multiple rocket launchers produced in the Unite

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