Taiwan launches 5-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise

Exam-focused facts from the 23 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Taiwan's military commenced a five-day combat readiness exercise known as the Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise.
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) designed the drill to transition from traditional scripted exercises to realistic combat-oriented scenarios.
The exercise aims to improve command structures, joint operations coordination, logistical support systems, and overall combat effectiveness.
Taiwan has recently utilised United States (US)-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in its military exercises.
The annual large-scale Han Kuang military exercises are scheduled to take place in August.