Han Kuang
Coverage of Han Kuang in the Nexus archive.
- Taiwan is training its Abrams tank crews to hide and refuel inside its bustling urban sprawl
Taiwan held major Han Kuang military drills in Taoyuan, involving M1A2T Abrams tanks operating within an urban setting near the main airport. During these exercises, crews practiced refueling and maneuvering the American-made armor amidst civilian activity. The training simulates preparing for a ground invasion targeting vital chokepoints like Taiwan's capital.
- Taiwan is drilling to keep interceptor fighters flying through attacks on its runways just 90 miles from China
Taiwan conducted runway repair drills at Hsinchu Air Base, home to its Mirage 2000-5 interceptor fighters, as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion. The practices included rearming jets and performing emergency takeoffs following simulated damage from long-range missiles or rockets. Experts warn that despite being well-equipped, the base is highly exposed to potential early missile strikes from mainland China.