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Taiwan concludes 'Hanguang 42' exercise, minister praises troops

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Taiwan's Minister of National Defense, Wellington Koo, announced the successful conclusion of the 10-day "Hanguang 42" live-fire exercise.
  • Koo praised the participating officers and soldiers for their dedication and performance under challenging conditions, highlighting their solid training.
  • The exercise incorporated "scriptless" scenarios, full command center operations, and advancements in decentralized operations, information sharing, and drone technology.

Taiwan's Minister of National Defense, Wellington Koo, declared the "Hanguang 42" live-fire exercise successfully completed after 10 days and 9 nights of realistic drills. Koo commended all participating officers and soldiers for their round-the-clock commitment, acknowledging their ability to accomplish missions despite facing unexpected situations, weather, and terrain challenges. He emphasized that the exercise showcased the results of their consistent, rigorous training.

During a morale-boosting address at the Bo'ai Camp, Koo, accompanied by top military officials, reviewed the exercise's outcomes. These included troop deployment, troop movements, reserve mobilization, joint operations, firepower coordination, and logistical support. He conveyed his respect and commendation to all personnel and instructed units to complete post-exercise recovery and preparation tasks.

The exercise showcased the results of their consistent, rigorous training.

— Wellington KooMinister of National Defense Wellington Koo praised the performance of the participating officers and soldiers.

This year's exercise continued the "scriptless" approach, with all levels of command centers fully operational and issuing orders based on evolving enemy intelligence. Koo noted that despite the high intensity and frequent movements, units effectively managed risks and maintained safety discipline. He highlighted the integration of decentralized operations, information sharing, and combined arms, as well as the incorporation of emerging technologies like drones and counter-drone systems.

Koo stressed that even the best equipment requires well-trained personnel, and advanced technology needs flexible application by capable officers and soldiers. He stated that the true progress begins after the exercise, urging commanders to retain positive experiences and honestly address identified issues to enhance combat readiness. He concluded by emphasizing that strengthening preparedness is not about pursuing war, but about deterring it through robust capabilities, fulfilling the military's mission to "protect peace with strength and defend our homeland with action."

Strengthening preparedness is not about pursuing war, but about deterring it through robust capabilities, fulfilling the military's mission to 'protect peace with strength and defend our homeland with action.'

— Wellington KooKoo emphasized the purpose of military readiness during his address concluding the Hanguang 42 exercise.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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