DEFENSE / Han Kuang: Army choppers practice hot-pit refueling in New Taipei, Taichung
07/17/2025 02:47 PM
Taiwan's Army on Thursday conducted hot-pit refueling and rearming drills for military helicopters in New Taipei and Taichung to test their quicker redeployment capabilities as part of the 9th day of the ongoing Han Kuang series of exercises.
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