TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Navy on Thursday performed combat readiness maneuvers that simulated repelling an intruding PLA naval force.
At a Lunar New Year event demonstrating the Navy's military prowess to the media, reporters were invited to board Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats and Tuo Chiang-class corvettes to experience simulated counterattacks during rough sea conditions, per UDN. The Navy also showcased the capabilities of its recently commissioned Da Wu-class rescue and salvage ship.
At the start of the drill, upon receiving intelligence of enemy movements, the Navy ordered mobile missile launchers from coastal defense forces to deploy for maneuvers. Simultaneously, four Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats, led by the Tuo Chiang-class missile corvettes Wan Chiang and Hsu Chiang, carried out emergency departures and tactical maneuver missions.

After simulating an attack on enemy ships using Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles, the vessels rapidly returned to port for resupply and reorganization.
On the eve of a cold front approaching Taiwan, although the weather in the Kaohsiung area was sunny, strong winds had already developed at sea. Missile boats and patrol ships raced at 30 knots (56 kph) through turbulent waves toward the training area, 12 nautical miles (22 km) from Kaohsiung's Zuoying District.
Rear Admiral Chen Ming-feng (陳明峯), commander of the 192nd Fleet, told UDN that in response to China's constant gray zone harassment, the military would continue to strengthen training, demonstrating the determination of the Navy's officers and sailors to be prepared for combat.

In addition, the 192nd Fleet showcased the capabilities of the newly commissioned Da Wu-class rescue and salvage ship, which was delivered in October and is still in the training phase. The ship demonstrated its firefighting water cannon, turning maneuvers, and diving bell deployment capabilities.
The Navy Underwater Operation Unit also conducted drills at the Navy's newly completed dive training center. These included using rescue equipment such as diving bells and buoyancy bags for ship rescue operations in a training pool that reaches a depth of approximately 13 meters.
