MND revealed the TSMFS, or Tactical Shorebase Missile For Fire Suppression in a statement detailing the rundown of the just-concluded computer battle scenario simulation of the annual Han Kuang exercise.

Vice Admiral Hsu Tai-shen said that TSMFS is a passive weapons system designed to react to an attack by mainland China, which will only target the mainland’s airports and missile batteries.

“The TSMFS will not target civilian installations,” Hsu said.

The shorebased missile system is installed on the coastline of the outer islands and is aimed at countering a combined missile and air attack by mainland China.

Reports have said that over 700 cruise missiles in locations along the coast of mainland China are aimed at Taiwan.

MND spokesman Rear Admiral Wu Chi-fang said the Hang Kuang exercise showed weaknesses in defense against missiles and submarines and urged legislators to pass the MND’s arms procurement package.

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