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Taiwan Holds Biggest Han Kuang Drills, Awaits $14 B US Sale

8/6/2026

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Taiwan began Han Kuang exercises on Aug 5, 2026, to simulate a Chinese invasion response.
The Aug 5-14 drills mobilise over 5,000 reservists—the largest reserve force yet—and test M1A2T Abrams tanks and drone kill-chain ops.
New “backbrief” drills require subordinates to outline mission plans to commanders.
Parliament approved a $24.8 billion U.S. arms budget, below President Lai Ching-te’s $40 billion request, while Taiwan awaits President Donald Trump’s approval of a $14 billion arms-sale package.

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Taiwan began Han Kuang exercises on Aug 5, 2026, to simulate a Chinese invasion response.
The Aug 5-14 drills mobilise over 5,000 reservists—the largest reserve force yet—and test M1A2T Abrams tanks and drone kill-chain ops.
New “backbrief” drills require subordinates to outline mission plans to commanders.
Parliament approved a $24.8 billion U.S. arms budget, below President Lai Ching-te’s $40 billion request, while Taiwan awaits President Donald Trump’s approval of a $14 billion arms-sale package.