Taiwan's newly acquired HIMARS and Abrams tanks would raise the costs of a Chinese amphibious landing, a defense analyst says.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Taiwan kicked off its largest military drills on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, starting with simulated attacks on its command system and infrastructure to counter the threat of a Chinese invasion, said a senior defense official.

This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Guang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to unmanned waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing.