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11 August 2026

Taiwan internet throttling war exercise

The topic serves as a relevant case study for cyber warfare and critical infrastructure resilience, which are key components of internal security and technology syllabus themes, even though it is a foreign event without direct Indian involvement.

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Notes

  • Taiwan conducted its first-ever internet 'throttling' drill during the annual 10-day Han Kuang war exercises.
  • The drill took place in the central metropolis of Taichung to simulate communication disruption during a potential Chinese invasion or natural disaster.
  • During the exercise, mobile internet speeds were significantly reduced, though basic mobile services remained functional.
  • Critical infrastructure, including ATMs, traffic signals, landlines, and fixed-line internet services, remained unaffected by the throttling.
  • The broader Han Kuang exercises also included simulations of repelling air landing assaults on the Penghu Islands.
  • Taiwan maintains annual war games and air raid drills to prepare for the threat of a Chinese invasion.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Taiwan internet throttling drills during Han Kuang exercises, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of communication resilience in national security strategy, particularly in the context of modern hybrid warfare and potential infrastructure disruption. 150 words
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  2. The integration of cyber-resilience into traditional military war games reflects the evolving nature of modern conflict. Analyze the challenges faced by nations in protecting critical information infrastructure against state-sponsored cyber threats and the importance of civil-military coordination in disaster management. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Han Kuang' exercise, recently in the news, is an annual military drill conducted by which of the following nations?

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