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Taiwan Invests $312M in Anti-Drone Systems Amid Threats

11/6/2025

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense plans to invest NT$9.67 billion (US$312.4 million) over three years to procure 635 portable anti-drone systems.
Each system must detect over 10 targets within 4 km and engage drones from 433 MHz to 5.8 GHz.
Experts warn the systems may not cover drone swarms and could be ineffective against advanced technologies.
The military is boosting drone training and capabilities amid security concerns, especially threats from China.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense plans to invest NT$9.67 billion (US$312.4 million) over three years to procure 635 portable anti-drone systems.
Each system must detect over 10 targets within 4 km and engage drones from 433 MHz to 5.8 GHz.
Experts warn the systems may not cover drone swarms and could be ineffective against advanced technologies.
The military is boosting drone training and capabilities amid security concerns, especially threats from China.