Taiwan MND Reported the Detection of Chinese Military Aircraft

Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the detection of 19 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels in close proximity to the country within the last 24 hours until 6 am (local time) today. The Ministry highlighted that among the 19 Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 12 of them crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan Responded by Dispatching Aircraft and Naval Vessels

Following China’s actions, Taiwan responded by dispatching aircraft and naval vessels. Additionally, air defense missile systems were deployed to monitor the activities of the People’s Liberation Army, as reported by Taiwan News.

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According to a statement released on X, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported the detection of 19 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 7 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. Out of the 19 aircraft, 12 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ). The Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces closely monitored the situation and responded by deploying Combat Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems to address the identified activities.

In February Alone 253 Times Chinese Military Aircraft has Identified

In February alone has identified Chinese military aircraft 253 times and naval vessels 150 times, as per a report from Taiwan News. Since September 2020, China has escalated its application of Gray zone tactics, marked by a surge in the presence of military aircraft and naval ships in the vicinity of Taiwan.

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Gray zone tactics are characterised as “efforts or a series of efforts beyond steady-state deterrence and assurance, aiming to achieve security objectives without resorting to direct and significant use of force,” as reported by Taiwan News.

Admiral Paparo conveyed his statements during a conference arranged by the Defence Innovation Unit in Silicon Valley. The event aimed to explore avenues for collaboration between the private sector and the US military, focusing on harnessing emerging commercial technologies to enhance America’s defense capabilities.