
美國將派遣政策次長室與國防分析中心專家代表長期駐點台灣國防部本部,協助政策協調與戰力評估,標誌台美軍事合作從戰術協訓升級至戰略層面的深度融合。
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台美軍事合作過去以戰術協訓為主,近年透過《台灣增強韌性法案》與《國防授權法》推動合作常態化,美方此次派遣高層代表駐點國防部,標誌合作升級至政策與戰略層面。
台美軍事合作將有重大升級!不僅有數百名被稱為「美語老師」的美軍教官來台部隊協助訓練,美國戰爭部(國防部)即將派出官員代表,長期在我國國防部本部駐點。圖為美國戰爭部五角大廈外觀。(路透)
〔記者羅添斌/台北報導〕台美軍事合作將有重大升級!不僅有數百名被稱為「美語老師」的美軍教官來台部隊協助訓練,美國戰爭部(國防部)即將派出官員代表,長期在我國國防部本部駐點!
根據軍方高層官員透露,金額規模達到4億7千萬元預算的「台美國防部共同合作評估案」(執行期程為115至117年度),確定會升級及擴大,美國國防部決定直接派出政策次長室(OSW-P)以及國防智庫「國防分析中心」(IDA)的專家代表,規劃各派一人長期駐點在台灣的國防部本部。這意味著美方人員將直接進入我國的國防決策核心,協助政策協調與戰力評估,讓台美軍事對接直接「升級到最高層」。
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事實上,美國國防部的官員長駐台灣早就不是秘密,但過去多半是隱身在幕後。像是「美國在台協會」(AIT)台北辦事處內部的安全合作組與技術組,成員其實就是由美國現役軍官和國防文官組成,專門協調軍售與後勤。近年來,為了因應科技戰與台海局勢,美國防部旗下的「國防創新部門」(DIU)也早就派了聯絡官進駐 AIT,想要直接整合台灣的無人機和科技供應鏈。然而,這次的性質完全不同,美方代表不是留在 AIT 辦公,而是大大方方地直接走進我國防部本部,性質從「外部聯絡」變成了「內部決策協力」。
國軍漢光演習期間,疑似是美軍教官人員在操演光場觀摩指導。(資料照)
高層官員指出,這次美方派出的兩大單位,來頭可說是一個比一個還要大。首先是「政策次長室」,這可是美國國防部制定國家安全與防衛戰略的頂級智囊,未來他們將直接協助台美之間的政策對接,確保雙方的戰略腳步完全同步。另一個單位則是「國防分析中心」(IDA),它是美國聯邦政府資助、最具權威的頂尖國防智庫,最厲害的專長就是利用科學大數據和數學模型,進行複雜的防衛作戰模擬。這兩個大咖單位派員長期駐點我國國防部本部,等於是幫國軍引進美軍最先進的「大腦」,讓台灣的國防規劃更有底氣。
相關人士分析,這項最新安排釋放出一個強烈信號,那就是台美軍事合作已經從過去的「戰術協訓」升級為「戰略兵推與規劃」。以前美軍教官在第一線教的是怎麼打仗、怎麼用武器;現在美方代表直接進駐我國防部,教的是怎麼規劃整體防衛、怎麼調整不對稱作戰戰術。這類高階官員的直接常駐,正是近年美國通過《台灣增強韌性法案》與各年度《國防授權法》(NDAA)的具體落實,展現出台美安全合作正朝向「法制化」與「常態化」方向大步邁進。
他指出,隨著美方代表即時進駐我國防部本部,未來國軍在進行漢光演習的兵棋推演、或是評估重大武器採購時,都將有美軍體系的核心專家在現地提供第一手建議。雖然這項突破對強化台灣的防衛能量有極大幫助,在另一方面,美方人員直接進入我國防軍事體系的核心,未來在機密資訊的法規共享、保密體制以及資安防護上,勢必需要更嚴密的配套措施。這場台美軍事合作的「深度融合」,無疑將為台海的防衛戰略局勢寫下全新的篇章。
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
台美將在未來幾個月內簽署更具體的防衛合作協議或備忘錄
Likely · Within months
中國將透過軍事演習或外交管道對台美合作深化表達不滿
Very likely · Within weeks

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The submarine Haikun conducted its 23rd sea test and 17th submersible test on the 3rd. Although no military fans came to refuel, the live broadcast of the monitors at the second port of Kaohsiung Port that was supposed to be closed unexpectedly operated normally. A bird's-eye view of the Haikun's departure and return was captured, triggering heated discussions among military fans.

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The US Department of Energy conducted a non-nuclear underground explosive test at the Nevada National Security Site to enhance detection capabilities for low-yield nuclear explosions, citing suspected Chinese tests in 2020 that Beijing denies and international monitors cannot confirm.

The first batch of two single-seat aircraft of the 66 F-16 BLK70 fighters purchased by my country from the United States successfully arrived at Taitung Zhihang Base at noon yesterday, with fighter number 6728 landing first. The Air Force Command stated that it will carry out equipment replacement and training as planned and carry out preparation work step by step to ensure that combat capabilities are gradually formed.

The first batch of two single-seat aircraft of the 66 F-16 BLK70 fighters purchased by my country from the United States successfully arrived at Taitung Zhihang Base at noon yesterday. The Air Force Command stated that it will carry out the replacement and training as planned and carry out the preparation work in an orderly manner. President Lai Ching-te also welcomed the new fighters to join the ranks of defending the airspace across the Taiwan Strait.