Taiwan Simulates Defense Against PLA Amphibious Assault in Kinmen Drill

The Taiwanese army’s Kinmen Defence Command conducted a simulated defense exercise on Wednesday, April 19, 2026, in the Houhu coastal area of Kinmen (Quemoy), just a few kilometres from mainland China’s Xiamen. The drill simulated a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) amphibious assault, utilizing US-made weaponry, including the first live firing of Javelin anti-tank missiles in Kinmen. Participating units included the Kinmen Garrison Brigade, an artillery battalion, a support battalion, and an amphibious reconnaissance platoon. The exercise incorporated drones, the Tactical Assault Kit command system for real-time target reconnaissance and battlefield management. The military emphasized the drill’s role in strengthening Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare capabilities against potential PLA aggression.