I.In response to shifts in operational patterns, organizational adjustments in the R.O.C. Armed Forces follow the principle of “technology replacing manpower, and firepower replacing traditional forces,” developing toward “leaner organizations, clear authorities and responsibilities, reasonable command layers, and improved efficiency.” By introducing various unmanned systems, AI-assisted decision-making, and other emerging technologies, the aim is to establish modern, knowledge-based, and professional units that fully realize the organizational and force-structure benefits of the Armed Forces.
II.For the Army’s main combat units, beginning next year (2026) and in line with the fielding of equipment such as the “M1A2T tank,” and “HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system”, the organization and force structure of combined-arms units, infantry brigades, and artillery formations will be successively adjusted to enhance ground forces’ mobility, air-defense, firepower, and strike capabilities. In addition, each operational area will be allocated different types of unmanned aerial vehicles according to mission characteristics and tactical employment, and new UAV battalions will be established.
III.To match the fielding of new surface ships, unmanned systems, and shore-launched anti-ship missiles, the Navy will integrate littoral units and the transformation of the Marine Corps to enhance littoral strike, near-shore operations, and special-operations capabilities. In addition, the Marine Corps’ 66th Brigade’s tank battalion and artillery battalion will be converted into a UAV (drone) battalion and a fire-support battalion, respectively, to improve ISR and rapid support strike capabilities.
IV.The Air Force will, in line with the air-defense missiles, ground-based radars, and the “MQ-9B UAV,” adjust the organization of its air-defense, battle-management, and flying units to strengthen ISR, early warning, overall air defense, and air-combat capabilities.
V.Garrison force and reserve units will review the allocation of various unmanned systems (including counter-UAV systems), self-propelled artillery, personnel transport vehicles, and other equipment according to actual combat scenarios, reserve mobilization and management conditions, constraints on force restoration, and operational requirements. At the same time, organizational structures will be adjusted to strengthen unit mobility and strike capability, thereby building a reliable defensive combat force.
Excerpt from: R.O.C. National Defense Report, 4th Session of the 11th Legislative Yuan