Recently, the leader of the Taiwan authorities, Tsai Ing-wen, officially announced that the compulsory military service period will be restored from the current 4 months to 1 year. At the same time, she pointed out that compared with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Taiwan must strengthen its self-defense capabilities to avoid the possibility of war.
Taiwan's continuous strengthening of its combat readiness is related to the instigation and support of the United States. In recent years, the United States has continued to sell arms to Taiwan, and the scale has become larger and wider.
On December 29, the US State Department announced that it would sell the "M136 Volcanic Landmine Dispersion System" and related equipment to Taiwan at a price of US$180 million. According to sources, the Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense is responsible for supplying military equipment and weapons to Taiwan according to the contract between the two parties.
stated in the proposed contract, “Arms sales to Taiwan are in line with US laws and policies. This transaction will support Taiwan’s military modernization and maintain a strong defense capability, and is in line with the national economic and security interests of the United States; the proposed related equipment will have It will help strengthen the security of the Taiwan authorities and help maintain political stability, military balance and economic development in the region.”
The U.S. government believes that the supply of the “volcanic mining system” will not change the basic balance of power in the region, but will Increase Taiwan authorities' ability to defend against current and future threats.
It is worth noting that the $180 million deal also includes the supply of M977A4 HEMTT 10-ton heavy tactical trucks to Taiwan, which will be equipped with anti-tank mine-laying systems. Taiwan's defense department stated that this equipment is mobile and can effectively lay mines on a large area, which will significantly enhance the Taiwan military's ability to conduct asymmetric warfare.
The U.S. military has disclosed training photos of the "volcanic mine-throwing system". At that time, M136 mounting plates were placed on both sides of the helicopter fuselage, and M88 training ground detonators were used in training. After the detonator is fixed on the mounting plate, the helicopter takes off and drops it. Allegedly, one side can carry 80 anti-tank mines , a total of 160 on both sides. Arriving at the predetermined location, according to the prescribed altitude and speed, the pilot presses the button, the propellant in the detonator is ignited, and the mine in the detonator is thrown out, so as to achieve the purpose of laying the minefield.
It is said that when the "Black Hawk" helicopter uses the M136 system and is equipped with the M87 mine tube, it can lay 960 mines at a time, including anti-tank mines and anti-personnel mines .
In addition, according to the information on the website of the US government procurement management system, the US will purchase the "International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS)" to Ukraine. The data system is used to integrate various information sources to provide artillery with a complete overview of the battlefield environment. According to the
procurement contract, the United States will provide Ukraine with 18 sets of IFATDS. These systems will be installed in the High Mobility Multiple Launch Rocket System (HIMARS, referred to as Haimasi ).
In addition, the United States also plans to provide 16 sets and 55 sets of IFATDS systems to the Taiwan authorities and Latvia , which also implies that the United States is planning to provide Taiwan with the "Hippocampus" multiple launch rocket system.
Analysts warned the Taiwan authorities that in the past when Sino-US relations were hot, the United States repeatedly warned Taiwan not to be a troublemaker and provoke China. Take action against the mainland, so that they can make a lot of money.
Therefore, Taiwan should take the initiative to avoid war and seek cross-strait dialogue. Recently, the Chinese mainland and the Russian navy have conducted joint military exercises 300 kilometers away from Taiwan's northeast waters. North Korea is also threatening the United States, Japan, and South Korea. If China, Russia, and North Korea join forces, the United States will not taste good results. Therefore, Taiwan, you have to think Clearly, what is the use of those weapons you bought! (Inoue Frog)
