Taiwan to Double Drone Production and Boost US Orders to Counter PLA Naval Threats with 'Hellscape' Strategy

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Taiwan to Double Drone Production and Boost US Orders to Counter PLA Naval Threats with 'Hellscape' Strategy

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  • Murtaza Hussain

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Taiwan is set to double its drone production as part of a strategic initiative to counter the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) naval invasion capabilities, amidst rising tensions with China. This move includes plans to establish self-sufficient supply chains for combat drones and to increase foreign orders from the United States. US Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has referred to this approach as a 'hellscape' strategy, aimed at offsetting China's numerical superiority in military assets. The Taiwanese defense official emphasized the importance of enhancing local production capabilities and securing foreign partnerships to bolster national defense.

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