Reported 7 months ago
Minister of National Defense Kao Tzu-hsiung recently announced the cancellation of traditional bayonet techniques in favor of firearms combat training, sparking interest in the detailed program content and implementation timeline. Amid concerns over battlefield practicality, the training subjects currently under discussion involve close combat basics and appropriate use of firearms in close-quarter fighting scenarios, including utilizing bayonets and other combat techniques. Regarding national defense strategies and current geopolitical warnings, Kao emphasized the importance of enhancing Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and engaging in cooperative deterrence with the US Indo-Pacific strategy to deter potential aggression by the Chinese Communist Party. The potential purchase of domestically-built submarines and delays in US arms sales to Taiwan were also addressed.
Source: YAHOO