DEFENSE / Army drill simulates Chinese airborne assault on Taoyuan Airport
07/10/2025 04:16 PM
Taiwan's Army conducted a drill Thursday that simulated a response to potential Chinese operations aimed at seizing control of Taoyuan International Airport.
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