Chen Chien-yi
TaiwanmilitaryMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lieutenant General Chen Chien-yi is the Army Chief of Staff of Taiwan, known for his strategic insights into military logistics and ammunition development. He has been vocal about the challenges and considerations surrounding the adoption of new rifle cartridges, particularly in relation to the U.S. Army's 6.8mm rifle cartridge, weighing the benefits of increased firepower against logistical burdens for infantry units.
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Army Chief of Staff Chen Chien-yi said hard-kill and soft-kill capabilities are assigned to different units.
Ministry to launch integrated anti-drone technologyTaiwan· 2026-08-05
Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Chen Chien-yi told lawmakers about the signal abnormalities during the missile test.
No China interference in tests: MNDTaiwan· 2025-05-26Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Chen Chien-yi discussed the procurement of anti-drone systems.
Base shots posted online not from drone: ministerTaiwan· 2025-05-26
Army Chief of Staff Chen Chien-yi discussed the procurement of anti-drone systems for Taiwan's outlying islands.
Air base images on Chinese platform not from drone: KooTaiwan· 2025-05-26Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Chen Chien-yi told lawmakers late last year about the concerns regarding adopting a new rifle cartridge.
Domestically developed ammo set for mass rolloutTaiwan· 2025-05-03