Taiwan Showcases Military Power and Innovation at Taipei Defense Expo
REPORTER:
Here at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition, Taiwan is showing off some serious firepower. The big reveal this year is the Chiang Kung missile defense system. Military officials say it can shoot down targets at altitudes of more than 70 kilometers.
REPORTER:
The Chiangkung missile is Taiwan’s domestically developed anti-ballistic system, with the ability to take down targets higher than even the U.S.’ Patriot PAC-3.
This is our first set of domestically produced medium-to-high-altitude [air defense] system.
It can intercept enemy tactical ballistic missiles at higher altitudes.
REPORTER:
Taiwan has also been strengthening its aerial defense capabilities. One of the country’s leaders in this area, the Aerospace Industrial Development Corp., is showcasing an indigenous counter-drone system that uses so-called ‘soft kill’ features, such as electronic warfare to jam incoming drones, as well as ‘hard kill’ options that actually shoot drones down.
With the development of drones there have been gradually more that have anti-jamming capabilities.
So often “soft-kill” measures are ineffective.
That’s why we also developed “hard-kill” systems.
REPORTER:
Also on display are small unmanned surface vessels from the U.S., meant to defend against a sea attack.
They’re not only low-cost, they can also be equipped with surveillance gear for patrol and reconnaissance.
They can also carry warheads to strike enemy ships—covering general patrols and high-intensity sea control missions.
REPORTER:
This year’s defense expo features more than 400 companies from around the world. Beyond the high-tech displays, it’s also a showcase of Taiwan’s drive for self-reliance and its deepening ties with international partners.
Fuhua Hung and Alan Lu in Taipei for TaiwanPlus
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