3/03/2014
Department of International Affairs - Democratic Progressive Party
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| Chair Su Tseng-chang introduces DPP's Fifth Defense Policy Blue Paper |
1. Implement concrete and
comprehensive measures to strengthen cyber defense capabilities;
2. Accelerating the
indigenous production of submarines; and
3. Transforming Taiwan's
air capabilities to include indigenous production of advanced long-range
unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV) and research regarding production of
next-generation fighter jets.
The DPP's Fifth Defense Policy Blue paper (English translation begins at page 37),
"China's Military Threats against Taiwan in 2025," details the pace
and scope of China's military buildup in cyber warfare capability, growth of
the precision and diversification of missiles and fifth generation fighters,
plus the PLA Navy's transformation.
Protecting Taiwan's
highly informationalized society is a top priority and demands attracting more
information warfare personnel, developing asymmetrical cyber operational
concepts and equipment, and strengthening cyber defense frontlines.
To defend Taiwan's
maritime security, indigenous production of submarines should be initiated
immediately and more proactively, in conjunction with the continued production
of swift, stealth missile boats.
The high density and
precision strikes of the PLA's missiles, fighters and bombers must be met by continued
upgrading of the IDF and F16 fleets, procurement, if possible, of advanced
fighters from foreign sources, indigenous production of advanced long-range
unmanned combat vehicles (UCAVs) and research into the indigenous production of
next generation fighter jets with refined long-range precision strike
munitions.
Reiterating the DPP's
call that Taiwan's national defense budget "should return to the level of
3% of GDP," Chair Su declared, "Only by audaciously shouldering the
responsibility and bearing the burden of national defense can all of us and our
future generations continue to enjoy the fruits of freedom and democracy."
The DPP Defense Policy
Advisory Committee has launched a series of defense policy blue papers since
June 2013. There were many Taiwanese and American experts, as well as several
retired generals and admirals, who offered their valuable advice and insight
during the process. The DPP is a responsible political party which values
Taiwan’s national security and will continue publishing the Defense Policy Blue
Papers on the issues such as force planning, budget, and serviceman throughout
this and next year.
