Taiwan’s first‑ever joint defence exercise has been overshadowed by a convoy crash that critics say highlights deeper readiness problems just as Taipei prepares for its Han Kuang 42 war games. Two medium tactical‑wheeled vehicles from the Sixth Army Corps’ 269th Brigade collided in Taoyuan on July 13 while deploying MA12 Abrams tanks. With air‑defence systems under strain and new‑age warfare favouring small, agile, easily upgraded weapons, the mishap has reignited debate over whether Taipei is buying the right tools for the fight it’s most likely to face.
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