Taiwan in peak period of weapon acquisition to build 'kill chain' against China: Defense Ministry

Taiwan is currently in the peak phase of acquiring weapons to bolster its integrated “kill chain” capabilities and deter potential Chinese aggression, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Friday.

The MND said that the country is committed to integrating newly acquired weapons with command and control systems, aiming to double combat effectiveness. The term “kill chain” refers to a series of tactical steps or processes involved in locating, engaging, and neutralizing targets in military operations.

In a report titled “Taiwan’s Latest Defence Military Preparation and Strategic Actions in the Face of the International Warfare Situation,” submitted to the Legislative Yuan on April 26, the MND highlighted efforts to share information about the Indo-Pacific region with allied nations. This collaborative approach aims to establish a regionally integrated deterrence force, according to Taiwan News.

According to the report, Taiwan and the US have established a task force to accelerate arms sales to Taiwan. The US State Department and the Department of Defence have established a “Tiger Team” to optimize the execution of arms sales to Taiwan, reported Taiwan News.

The report stated that having real-time access to the latest and most accurate battlefield intelligence provides superiority and initiative on the battlefield.

Last month, China banned the senior executives of two US defence companies from entering the country and frozen their property in response to their arms sales to Taiwan.

China which views democratically governed Taiwan as its territory, has been staging regular exercises around the island for the past four years, to pressure Taipei to accept Beijing’s claim of sovereignty, despite Taiwan’s strong objections.

With inputs from agencies.