Taiwan Prepares for Immediate Response Drill Amid Increased Chinese Activity, Tracking 20 Aircraft and 8 Ships

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Published Mar 13, 2025, 03:12 AM

Taiwan is experiencing an increase in Chinese military activity, prompting the island's armed forces to prepare for an unprecedented military drill. Reports indicate that as of March 13, 2025, Taiwan has tracked 20 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships operating in the vicinity. Of these, 11 aircraft sorties crossed the median line into Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This uptick in military incursions follows a pattern of heightened Chinese military presence, with previous reports noting 11 sorties and 7 vessels detected earlier in the week. In response to these developments, Taiwan's military plans to conduct a comprehensive 'immediate response' drill involving all branches next week, aimed at countering China's gray zone tactics. The situation continues to be monitored closely by Taiwan's defense forces.

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Taiwan News

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#Taiwan tracks 20 Chinese military aircraft, 8 ships https://t.co/nrUFBvKXVG https://t.co/ITWajihCix

國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼

@MoNDefense

20 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 11 out of 20 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded. https://t.co/xwSz0Lrh0H

Janes

@JanesINTEL

📢 Our latest Special Report covers how China sets new records in air-sea operations around Taiwan:- 🟧Increased Air Incursions 🟧Combat Orientation 🟧Political Context 🟧Record-Breaking Activity 👉 https://t.co/ZxSo2Mv2oK #China #Taiwan #Defence #Defense #DefenceIntelligence