Taoyuan
Coverage of Taoyuan 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 begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets
Taiwan initiated a five-day military drill involving tanks patrolling streets in Taoyuan to enhance combat readiness against potential Chinese military attacks. The exercises, including combat readiness patrols by the Army’s 269th Infantry Brigade, aim to simulate responses to Chinese grey-zone tactics, as China recently sent 23 aircraft and seven navy ships near Taiwan.