Taiwan's military holds major live-fire missile exercise

A Hawk surface-to-air missile during a live fire test at Jeoupeng military base in Pingtung. (Photo/CNA)

Taiwan's military forces held a major live-fire missile exercise in the southern county of Pingtung on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
During the two-hour drill, members of the air force, army and navy launched various missiles to test the military's ability to repel opposing Chinese forces.
In the air, F-16A/B jet fighters, Mirage 2000s, IDFs and AH-1W helicopters deployed, while at sea a Chengkung-class frigate, Kangding-class frigate and a Chingchiang vessel took part in the drill.

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