Taipei, June 15 -- The Republic of China Army (Taiwanese Army) is preparing to deploy its newly acquired American-origin M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) in upcoming live-fire exercises amid increasing military pressure from China across the Taiwan Strait, reported The Eurasian Times.

The live-fire drills, conducted by Taiwan's Armour Training Command in Hsinchu County, will mark the first time these advanced tanks participate in training exercises on Taiwanese soil. These M1A2 Abrams tanks are part of a 108-unit order from the United States, with the first batch of 38 tanks already delivered in late 2024 and more expected in the coming months.

Designed specifically for Taiwan, the M1A2T variant boasts advanced firepower with its 12...