Taiwan is increasing its Military Police Command from 5,600 to 11,000 troops, shifting its core mission from traditional policing to combat operations designed to protect the Greater Taipei Area against Chinese “decapitation strikes.”
Under a five-year force structure plan, the command will transform into a motorized infantry force tasked with defending critical infrastructure inside the capital, including government facilities, bridges, and power stations, Taipei Times reported.
Frontline personnel will integrate with the Republic of China Marine Corps 66th Marine Brigade and the Republic of China Army’s Guandu Area Command to form a layered defense network across the region.
The military police force has also established dedicated air defense and drone units to support its expanded role.
Modern Arsenal
To bolster the Military Police Command’s urban combat and asymmetric warfare capabilities, the East Asian country is prioritizing advanced weaponry for the unit.
Planned solutions include the US-made M-ACE vehicle-mounted counter-unmanned aerial system equipped with 30mm chain guns, FIM-92 Stinger shoulder-fired missile launchers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and T112 assault rifles with smart optics.
The military is also procuring drone-detection software, loitering munitions, assault ladder vehicles, and remote-controlled weapon stations.
Meanwhile, a draft budget allocates 140 million new Taiwanese dollars ($4.3 million) for vehicle maintenance and anti-armor weapon integration.
Funds are also earmarked for an armored presidential mobile command vehicle disguised as a civilian car, featuring anti-jamming satellite communications.