2026 Han Kuang drills test key U.S. military rehearsals: Source
Posted on 2026-04-13 07:35:14
Taiwan's largest annual military exercises are reportedly incorporating U.S.-style rehearsal methods for the first time.
The 42nd Han Kuang exercises began Saturday with tabletop war games running through April 24.
According to the Central News Agency, an unnamed senior defense official says this year's drills are testing troops in four U.S. military rehearsal methods designed to improve coordination and battlefield decision-making.
The official also said this year marks the first time Taiwan's military intelligence units have been included in the tabletop war games — a move analysts say reflects U.S. practices and will improve battlefield awareness.
The live-fire stage of the exercises, typically held in summer, has not yet been scheduled.
Defense Minister Wellington Koo has said it is expected to last 10 days and nine nights.
Customer Service Hotline: 02-8522-7177 | Email: icrtclub@icrt.com.tw Customer Service Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM nternational Community Radio Taipei 19-5F, No. 5, Sec. 3, New Taipei Blvd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24250