00:00The Defense Ministry has formally laid out part of its plan for the 2026 HANGUANG military exercises,
00:06with a two-week drill starting in mid-April and focusing on operational strategy.
00:15HANGUANG is Taiwan's largest annual military exercise.
00:18It simulates the country's response to an invasion.
00:21The HANGUANG 42 computer-assisted exercise will run from April 11th to 24th.
00:27These are drills that simulate military operations,
00:31often using maps, models, and computer programs rather than live troops,
00:36training military leaders to make strategic decisions.
00:39In this four days, the military forces will set up various conditions
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00:49North to the North to the North.
00:58Drawing on recent experiences from the war in Iran and U.S. conflicts with Venezuela,
01:04Taiwan will also pay closer attention to drone and counter-drone operations.
01:25The Defense Ministry is also urging lawmakers to swiftly pass the general budget for this year and a special defense
01:33budget,
01:33which have both been stalled for some time now.
01:36The Defense Ministry says about US$2.4 billion included in the general budget could be affected, impacting equipment purchases
01:45and weapons maintenance.
01:46The shortfall would also hit programs including HIMARS, Javelin missiles, F-16 training, and funding for rank-and-file personnel.
01:55Defense officials say without the budget's approval, they will not be able to carry out plans crucial to a functioning
02:01military.
02:03Fuhua Hong and Allen Lu in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.
02:05Thank you for the shortfall.
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