COMBAT READY: It took almost five years for the army to complete the required training for its pilots, ground crews and logistics personnel, President Tsai Ing-wen said
Taipei Times
Date: Jul 18, 2018
By: Staff writer, with CNA
The commissioning of the nation’s Apache attack helicopters is a critical step in
Helicopter pilot Major Yang Yun-hsuan salutes in front of an Apache AH-64E attack helicopter at the 601st Air Cavalry Brigade’s full combat readiness ceremony at the Army Aviation and Special Forces Command’s base in Taoyuan yesterday. Photo: George Tsorng, Taipei Times
equipping the armed forces to mount a “multiple deterrence” strategy in the event of an enemy invasion, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said yesterday.
Presiding over a ceremony that saw the commissioning of 29 Apaches into the Taoyuan-based Army Aviation and Special Forces Command, Tsai said the new helicopters would play an important role in the military’s “multiple deterrence, resolute defense” strategy.
“The commissioning of the helicopters is an important milestone in boosting the ROC Armed Forces’ combat readiness. The government will fully support the military to follow up and further enhance the helicopters’ capabilities,” Tsai said.
“Multiple deterrence” means having the ability to attack and defend on various fronts and prevent enemy forces from entering Taiwan by air, land or sea, according to the Ministry of Defense. [FULL STORY]
