The Han Kuang 42 live-fire military exercise began on August 5, 2026, and is scheduled to run for 10 days and 9 nights until August 14. The first day of the exercise focused on responding to potential grey-zone harassment and preventing any sudden transition from exercises to combat operations by opposing forces.
As part of the initial maneuvers, the Air Force relocated various fighter jets to designated areas for combat preservation, and air defense units deployed. Simultaneously, Navy vessels completed replenishment and departed for designated anchorage areas, while mobile radar and missile vehicle groups moved to tactical positions.
