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Taiwan Air Force Jets: Rapid Scramble Drill
28 Jan
Summary
- Taiwan's F-16 jets rapidly resupplied for combat readiness drills.
- Drills simulate real combat scenarios to counter Chinese incursions.
- President Lai emphasizes practical, AI-driven defense strategies.

Taiwan's air force demonstrated its advanced F-16 fighter jets' rapid response capabilities in a combat-oriented training drill held Wednesday at Chiayi air base. Personnel swiftly loaded missiles and refueled the aircraft, emphasizing the speed at which jets can return to the air for missions.
This readiness drill is particularly significant as Taiwan's air force routinely scrambles to monitor Chinese aircraft incursions. The exercises aim to simulate actual combat scenarios, moving away from set-piece performances to more realistic training as part of a defense modernization program.
President Lai Ching-te, speaking at a promotion ceremony, underscored the military's need for practical, flexible, and combat-realistic training. He also highlighted the development of enemy-defeating strategies utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to foster a modernized defense force. The drills precede the Lunar New Year holiday and follow recent Chinese war games around the island.




