Information Assured

UPDATE: PLA deploys aircraft carrier, rockets, vessels, fighter jets, missiles in drills around Taiwan island The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command deployed aircraft, long-range rockets, vessels, fighter jets, and conventional missiles in its encirclement combat alert patrols and "Joint Sword" exercises around Taiwan. The exercise features all military services and branches under a joint combat system. The weaponry and equipment involved can neutralize opposing forces on the island before they start engaging in combat and deny access to external military reinforcements. The drills also included electronic suppressions on the radar and anti-missile bases on the island of Taiwan to seize control of information. The PLA Navy destroyers and frigates approached the island of Taiwan and practiced close-in assault, far-range deterrence, and air defense. The exercise came only a day after Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen returned to Taiwan followin...