The
Republic of China Air Force (
ROCAF; ) is the
aviation branch of the
Republic of China Armed Forces. The ROCAF's primary mission is the defense of the airspace over and around
Taiwan. Priorities of the ROCAF include the development of long range reconnaissance and surveillance networks, integrating
C4ISTAR systems to increase battle effectiveness, procuring counterstrike weapons, next generation fighters, and hardening airfields and other facilities to survive a surprise attack.