Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reviewed its defense plan every four years, citing future emphasis on strengthening weapons such as air-launch-to-missiles with significantly extended range to enhance deterrence against China. ..
This review of the Defense Program by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense has indicated that the situation in the region is "the Chinese military continues to increase its capabilities against Taiwan, increasing the risk of collisions in the Taiwan Strait." I will.
On top of that, he pointed out the improvement of long-range attack capability as a future emphasis, "establishing multi-layered deterrence, such as increasing the range of air-launch missiles and weapons that can attack from outside the enemy's range." And.
It aims to discourage China from invading Taiwan by increasing its ability to hit Chinese military bases.Taiwan is developing these weapons independently, and the former Trump administration in the United States sold them to Taiwan last year. Has been decided.
In addition, a new chapter has been set up regarding the response to the so-called gray zone situation, which does not lead to an armed attack in this review.
He pointed out that China is trying to improve its operational capabilities by dispatching not only military aircraft and ships but also marine research vessels around Taiwan, as well as trying to arouse people's anxiety by manipulating public opinion and conducting cyber attacks. It has been repeated, and it is said that it is necessary to strengthen vigilance.
The Ministry of Defense will report this review to the Legislative Yuan, a parliamentary body, this week.