
T-34教練機墜毀 國防部長慰問家屬:從優撫卹
空軍T-34C教練機墜毀,兩名中校飛官殉職。國防部長顧立雄南下慰問家屬,承諾將盡力協助,並將依家屬意願辦理追晉上校、入祀忠烈祠或空軍烈士公墓等事宜,撫卹金也將以最高標準從優辦理。

空軍T-34C教練機墜毀,兩名中校飛官殉職。國防部長顧立雄南下慰問家屬,承諾將盡力協助,並將依家屬意願辦理追晉上校、入祀忠烈祠或空軍烈士公墓等事宜,撫卹金也將以最高標準從優辦理。

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has signed a NT$495 million contract with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to integrate Coast Guard, Army, and Navy radar systems into the Taiwan Tactical Network (TPN). This initiative aims to enhance maritime domain awareness by sharing real-time data, with delivery expected by the end of 2027.

Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots, Lt. Col. Guo Jun-nan (46) and Lt. Col. Lu Ji-you (41), were killed when their T-34C trainer jet crashed shortly after takeoff during a simulated engine failure exercise at Gangshan Air Base. The aircraft fell from approximately 500-1000 feet. The Ministry of National Defense has grounded the T-34C fleet and ordered a thorough investigation.

民進黨立委陳俊宇關切陸軍無人機大隊進度,陸軍司令部參謀長陳建義中將表示,3個作戰區的無人機大隊已於4月全數編成。國防部長顧立雄強調,未來將持續購置無人機,避免「有編無裝」。

Taiwan's Defense Ministry plans to purchase M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, HIMARS, anti-armor drone missile systems, and Javelin/TOW 2B anti-tank missiles to counter China's evolving military strategy. The acquisitions are part of a special budget totaling NT$780 billion over two phases, aimed at bolstering Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capabilities.

Taiwan's Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng stated that the first payment for the HIMARS rocket system, due by the end of May, is likely to be met on time. The special budget for US arms purchases is expected to be approved by the legislature, allowing for the payment. He also addressed concerns about a second batch of US arms sales, stating no changes have been received and expressing cautious optimism.

台中市長盧秀燕引用媒體報導,指美國暫停140億美元對台軍售,建議國防部長顧立雄聯繫五角大廈。民進黨議員周永鴻批評盧秀燕的子弟兵在立院砍國防預算,質疑其邏輯矛盾。

台中市議員質疑市長盧秀燕對軍購案的說法前後不一,盧秀燕則引用媒體報導,建議國防部長顧立雄聯繫五角大廈。民進黨團總召周永鴻痛批盧秀燕放任子弟兵在立院刪減國防預算,現卻叫顧立雄溝通,是「邏輯死亡」。

台中市長盧秀燕表示,美國暫停對台140億美元軍售與川習會連動,建議國防部長顧立雄盡快聯繫美國五角大廈。美國代理海軍部長稱因「史詩怒火行動」暫停軍售,但必要時會繼續。市議員質疑盧秀燕對軍購預算說法反覆。

中共在520前夕於西太平洋展開實彈演訓,國防部長顧立雄批評中共行為是挑釁。國軍發布以狙擊手莢艙標定的清晰照片,展現情監偵能力。行政院長卓榮泰表示,美方對台政策未變,台灣應持續維持國防自主能力。

Taiwan's Defense Minister confirmed that the first batch of 500 Stinger missiles will be delivered by the end of the year. A second batch of 2,121 missiles is still under negotiation with the US.