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Monday, July 09, 2012

Taiwan military holds major live-fire missile exercise

Kangding-class frigateTaiwan's military forces held a major live-fire missile exercise in the southern county of Pingtung 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-16 A/B jet fighters, Mirage 2000s, IDFs and AH-1W helicopters deployed, while at sea a Chengkung-class frigate, Kangding-class frigate, a Chingchiang vessel took part in the drill.

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