Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo Li-hsiung accompanied Premier Cho Jung-tai to the “2026 Armed Forces Day Military Appreciation Campaign: A Feast for Heroes, Savoring Home and Honoring the Nation” fair today. He spoke to the media following the event. Regarding the cyberattack on the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology’s (NCSIST) procurement information website, Minister Koo said an investigation had confirmed that the website management interface used by the contractor was compromised. NCSIST did not detect the intrusion immediately and issued a corrective statement after subsequently discovering what had occurred.
Minister Koo said the Ministry would require NCSIST to conduct a comprehensive review of the incident, implement improvements, and hold responsible personnel accountable for the management deficiencies. NCSIST will also establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and further strengthen its information security management.
Responding to media questions about vehicle-mounted missile systems and related matters, Minister Koo added that the Ministry remains committed to developing asymmetric capabilities. Vehicle-mounted missile systems form part of the overall force-development plan, but further details cannot be disclosed at this time.