2025/03/27
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on the Execution of "PRC Joint Combat Readiness Patrol"
Ministry of National Defense Press Release
Date: March 27, 2025, 13:50
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (27th) that starting from 09:20, a total of 28 sorties were detected involving various types of Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters, KJ-500 airborne early-warning and unmanned aerial vehicles. These aircraft engaged in maritime activities, with 20 of the sorties crossing the median line and its extended boundary, entering Taiwan’s northern, central, southeastern, and southwestern airspace. The Chinese military coordinated these actions with naval operations as part of their "Joint Combat Readiness Patrol."
In response, the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces have been closely monitoring the situation through integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) system. Appropriate measures have been taken, with the deployment of mission aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal defense systems to ensure effective response and defense preparedness.