President Inspects Infantry Training Command, Reaffirms Accelerated Passage of Military Procurement Budget for War Preparedness to Deter Conflict

Central News Agency

(Central News Agency reporter Hong Xue-guang, Kaohsiung, 17th) President Lai Ching-te visited the Army Infantry Training Command this morning. In his speech, he reiterated the importance of the special defense budget, insisting that it should be passed without discount as soon as possible to procure high-mobility weapons. He hopes to achieve true peace through "preparing for war to avoid war, and being able to fight to deter war."

President Lai, accompanied by National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu and Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo, visited the Jintang Camp Area of the Army Infantry Training Command to inspect and offer慰勉, and presented a bonus. The President not only gained a practical understanding of the training class situation and observed wheeled armored vehicle simulation training, but also reviewed the Army's self-compiled sniper rifle teaching materials.

Before the dinner, the President stated in his speech that he had earlier visited the Air Force Flight Training Command and the National Army Aircrew Survival Training Center to gain a practical understanding of how the national army remains calm in realistic simulated scenarios. As the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, he deeply understands that in addition to frontline national defense missions, the national army also needs to pay attention to long-term training behind the scenes. However, fighting spirit alone is not enough; the national army's brothers and sisters must also be given the strongest and most powerful support.

The President emphasized that this is why the government must firmly promote the special defense budget and various national defense constructions. The government insists on no discounts and insists that it should be passed as soon as possible. This budget, after professional research and discussion, is absolutely worthwhile and affordable given Taiwan's annual economic growth. It is also a substantial investment in safeguarding democracy and freedom, building Taiwan's shield, and supporting national army officers and soldiers.

The President said that in the face of the continuously complex regional situation, the special budget will be used to accelerate the procurement of various high-mobility and high-precision weapons. For infantry units, this equipment can enable everyone to more effectively cope with the challenges of modern warfare.

President Lai pointed out that everyone hopes for peace, and everyone knows that true peace can only be achieved through strength. The government's promotion of the special defense budget and various national defense constructions is also to send a clear signal to the international community. Taiwan has the determination, ability, and willingness to defend itself, safeguard peace, and uphold sovereignty. Only through continuous preparation can threats be deterred; through preparing for war to avoid war, and being able to fight to deter war, true peace can be achieved.

Finally, President Lai also encouraged everyone to continue to uphold the spirit of the military academy, refine combat skills, keep pace with the times, and continue to move towards new training, new thinking, new equipment, and new technology goals, so that all citizens can feel at ease and secure, because as long as the national army is there, Taiwan's security is there. Let's continue to work together to defend national security, safeguard democracy and freedom, and protect the lives and property of all people. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150417

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