# Taiwan Expands Military Police Capabilities

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense plans to increase Military Police personnel from 5,600 to 11,000 and reorient the force toward motorized infantry, urban defense, and protection of critical infrastructure. The plans identify potential purchases including M-ACE mobile counter-drone systems, T112 rifles and Smartshooter sights, remotely operated weapon stations, and protected vehicles; a draft budget allocates NT$140 million for weapon stations equipped with anti-tank guided missiles. These are planned procurements and budget proposals—not released solicitations or contract awards.

- Companies supplying counter-drone, weapons, vehicle, and force-protection capabilities may find the plans relevant to future Taiwanese defense requirements, but the signals do not identify an open competition.
- The NT$140 million draft allocation is a specific funding indicator for remotely operated weapon stations; suppliers should distinguish this proposed funding from an awarded contract.
- Procurement teams can use the listed equipment categories and the force’s stated urban-defense and critical-infrastructure missions to assess potential fit for future requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND)
- Military Police Command

### Vendors
- Smartshooter (smart-sight manufacturer)

### Sources
- ["Taiwan plans to double military police force from 5,600 to 11,000 troops...creating motorized infantry force." Smart move. Deter by preparing - capability and will. @taipei_times 

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