On the morning of July 11th, Taiwan’s military was“Hot Referring”(technology to refuel aircraft without shutting down the engine)F-16This was carried out against fighter jets (affiliated with the 5th Air Wing).
The operation aims to examine the readiness and endurance of Taiwan’s defense forces in realistic combat scenarios.“Hanguang No. 41”It was held as part of the
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In this strategy, the mechanic and pilot acted in perfect cooperation, recreating the situation as if it were a practical match. Immediately after refueling, the fighter jets took off again and carried out additional missions, and the Taiwan Air ForceContinuous Air Operationsdemonstrated the ability to maintain the system even in emergencies and threats.
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The refueling technology keeps the engine running and keeps the time spent on the ground to a minimum, strengthens quick response capabilities, and increases operational efficiency even in long periods of combat.
Through these demonstrations, Taipei clearly demonstrated its willingness to maintain deterrence and air defense capabilities in response to rising tensions in the region.
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