🎖️ National Defense and Security Affairs

• Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels Appear in Eastern Taiwan Waters for the First Time: Foreign media reported that a fleet composed of Chinese maritime militia vessels, coast guard ships, and research vessels was observed operating in the Pacific waters east of Taiwan for the first time, approaching the 24-nautical-mile contiguous zone. Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo stated that if any boundary-crossing behavior occurs, the Coast Guard will take the lead in driving them away and enforcing the law, with the Navy providing coordinated support. • ROC Armed Forces Drones to Be Inspected for Chinese-Made Chips: Regarding the discovery of Chinese-made chips in some ROC military drones, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo emphasized that they will all be dismantled and inspected to eliminate any infiltration of the Red Supply Chain into military equipment.