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| Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (Image: Wiki Commons) |
The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) has been stationed on Taiwan’s east coast to respond on China’s “changing military strategy,” Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday said in a report.
MND confirmed the PAC-3, one of the world’s most powerful air defense missile systems, were moved to the area of Hualien and Taitung to ensure that Taiwan can defend itself in the event of an attack, Taiwan’s national news agency said.
According to Taiwan News, the upgraded projectiles can intercept incoming aircraft and missiles.
The ministry has adopted a “live-fire” model for military training and drills with the aim of honing the combat strength of troops by simulating real battlefield conditions.
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