A military exercise involving F-16s, Mirage 2000s and Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDF) was scheduled to be held at the Madou section of Freeway No. 1 early this morning to ascertain the Air Force’s war-fighting abilities, the Ministry of National Defense said yesterday.
Certain sections of the nation’s highways are designed to accommodate the landing and takeoff of military aircraft in times of war, in the event that airbases are no longer operational.
The military held such tests with various types of aircraft and at different sections between 1975 to 1978, prior to the completion of the Freeway No. 1 in 1979.
This morning’s exercise will be the first to feature all three primary fighters since 1978,
The ministry said the exercise would be presided over by Chief of the General Staff, General Lin Chen-yi (林鎮夷), and would feature nine platforms, including CH-47 transport helicopters, AH-1W attack helicopters and OH-58D reconnaissance helicopters.
The main focus of the exercise would be takeoffs from the freeway, timely repair and recovery of battle-readiness, it said.
The ministry also said it would test joint operations by requesting CH-47 re-supply runs, as well as OH-58D battlefield recon with AH-1W fire support.
Also, effective on Sunday at noon, the ministry will launch the Tung Hsin No. 23 drill, during which a total of 4,800 reserve personnel will be engaged in military exercises in Yilan, New Taipei City (新北市), Greater Taichung and other locations.
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