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PLA helicopter flight in Taiwan Strait signals new war tactics, Taipei concerned

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A People's Liberation Army helicopter's extended flight in the Taiwan Strait has prompted concerns in Taipei that Beijing is practicing new operational tactics for a potential conflict. Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting a helicopter and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operating in the "R9" restricted area for nearly 9.5 hours, a first for a PLA helicopter. Military analysts suggest this could indicate a rehearsed strategy involving drones and helicopters working in tandem with rocket artillery for reconnaissance and strikes. AI

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PLA helicopter flight in Taiwan Strait signals new war tactics, Taipei concerned

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plans

    A People’s Liberation Army helicopter’s unprecedented flight in the Taiwan Strait has raised concerns in Taipei that Beijing is rehearsing a new kind of operation for a potential cross-strait conflict. Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected four PLA aircraft, including a heli…

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