TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's National Police Second Special Police Corps (保二特勤隊) conducted a critical infrastructure protection drill at the Tamsui submarine cable station (淡水海纜站) on Monday (Nov. 24). The exercise marked the unit's first drill since completing military training. The drill highlights Taiwan's preparations for responding to potential Chinese threats against key facilities. Participants simulated an attack by individuals disguised as Chunghwa Telecom (中華電信) employees.
The Special Police Corps deployed officers on balconies to defend the facility. Additional mobile units arrived to provide support after the simulated engagement. Officers have undergone weapons and combat training provided by the Ministry of National Defense (國防部) since 2023, preparing them to guard critical infrastructure during wartime. Associate Professor Lin Ying-yu (林穎佑) from Tamkang University (淡江大學) emphasized the possibility of Chinese attacks testing Taiwan's military integration capabilities.
The Navy's newly established Hai Feng Brigade Third Battalion (海鋒大隊第三大隊) relocated to Tamsui. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology's (中科院) construction project will serve as the battalion's headquarters and missile vehicle garage. The Navy has not commented, but the relocation implies readiness to deploy missile vehicles to protect the capital. The government announced plans to invest billions in an Israeli anti-drone system to counter Chinese drone threats.
The Israeli anti-drone system automatically pairs with unauthorized drones, rendering their original controllers ineffective before guiding them to designated landing areas. Vice Minister of National Defense Alex Po (柏鴻輝) stated procurement issues prevent further comment on the system. Chen Kuo-ming (陳國銘), director of interviews at Global Defense Magazine (全球防衛雜誌), advised directing explosive-carrying drones to open areas to minimize harm.
Chinese researchers found that 1,000 to 2,000 drones would be needed to effectively jam Taiwan's Starlink service. The research examined the use of numerous drones to disrupt satellite communication systems. Kuomintang (KMT, 國民黨), a major opposition party, Legislator Ma Wen-chun (馬文君) stressed the need to build countermeasures against drone swarms rather than targeting specific brands. Ma called for urgent development of effective strategies to counter saturation drone attacks.◼