✈️ AVWIRE Afternoon Air & Transport Briefing^BETA

Defense Minister Gu Li-xiong said the Han Kuang 42 live‑troop exercise starting August 5 will not include any live‑fire on Taiwan proper, and that President Lai Ching‑te’s observation visit will not disrupt regular training. He added that the president, as commander‑in‑chief, is expected to observe and encourage troops, but exercise subjects and verification items will remain unchanged.

The People's Liberation Army has constructed scale models of Taiwan's Presidential Office and the Su'ao naval base, according to foreign media reports cited by Business Insider and The Telegraph. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Sun Li-fang confirmed that the armed forces have complete intelligence on the matter and have prepared appropriate response measures. Sun emphasized that the development underscores the severe security threat facing Taiwan and called on the public to back the defense budget so the military can secure the resources needed for training and readiness.

According to reports from Simple Flying and the BBC, London Gatwick Airport suffered a complete loss of running water on Sunday, July 26, 2026, during the peak of the summer holiday season. The outage affected terminal restrooms, food outlets and cleaning services, leaving passengers without basic amenities. Airport officials said they have deployed bottled water distribution and are working with contractors to restore the water supply as quickly as possible.

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