/ 2025 / Press / War / Conflict

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Pei Chen Hsieh, Taiwan

Captured during the 2025 Han Kuang Exercise, this photograph documents the historic moment when Taiwan's newly acquired M1A2T main battle tank fired its first live round before the public. Against a backdrop of somber skies and rugged terrain, the tank’s blazing muzzle flash represents a milestone in Taiwan’s defense capabilities and a powerful statement of the nation’s unwavering commitment to protect its sovereignty.