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Taiwan Shows Off Patriot Missile Defense Systems
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1/8/2025
Taiwan's air force is showing off one of its U.S.-made Patriot missile defense systems as part of exercises ahead of the Lunar New Year.
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I'm here at one of Taiwan's largest airbases in central Taiwan where the Air Force is giving
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us a rare look into some of the weapon systems it uses not just to defend its bases but also
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the civilian population.
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On display here is the U.S.-made Patriot missile defense system, one of the most advanced systems
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in the world.
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In the event of a war, the missile launcher, radar equipment and command center would all
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work together to protect the airspace above the country against missiles and enemy fighter
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jets.
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Taiwan has almost a dozen of these units scattered across the country, all in nearby major cities
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and military bases.
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The position we chose is in line with the requirements of the airbase, so we tried to
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choose a position that is well-lit and has a large number of airmen.
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We also have an air support unit to assist us with the air support.
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We mainly use the computer in the air defense center to evaluate and carry out the action
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of intercepting.
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The Air Force is also demonstrating how to quickly rearm and resupply its fighter jets
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in the event of a war.
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Personnel here work as a team to refuel and equip live ammunition into the aircraft so
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that these planes are always ready to go.
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These are all the things we do in the field, so we can finish the tasks we have been assigned
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in the last 10 to 20 minutes.
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Many of the fighter jets here will be moving around Taiwan as part of three days of combat
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readiness drills ahead of the Lunar New Year.
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This kind of exercise is meant to demonstrate the different kinds of weapons, equipment
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and people involved in defending the country.
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The military says that it's staying on alert and that nothing will change in terms of protecting
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the country as the millions of people in Taiwan get ready for their holiday.
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Fu Hua-hong and Haimiao Kan in Taichung for Taiwan Plus.
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