On August 7, 2026, the third day of Taiwan's Han Kuang 42 live-troop exercise, the First Operational Zone conducted a support operation drill in Penghu County. The drill simulated enemy commando forces raiding a port ammunition depot inside a navy base, prompting defensive responses using reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles and M60A3 tanks.
Reconnaissance UAVs launched first to transmit real-time video feeds to commanders for battlefield situational awareness and movement planning. M60A3 tanks adjusted positioning to establish crossfire around the depot, while Marine Corps personnel advanced to suppress simulated hostile forces and secure the facility.
According to military information, the Han Kuang 42 live-troop exercise commenced on August 5, 2026, and is scheduled to continue through August 14.
