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Taiwan Unveils Defense Strategy Against PLA Amphibious Threats

3/23/2026

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Taiwan's defense ministry proposes a strategy using long-range firepower to hinder the People's Liberation Army (PLA) advance.
It aims to disrupt PLA operations by targeting amphibious fleets and logistics as they mobilize.
The plan is part of a doctrine for joint anti-landing operations to deny, delay, and degrade PLA forces.
The report coincides with discussions on a NT$1.25 trillion defense budget and warns of Beijing's rocket strikes and amphibious operations.

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Taiwan's defense ministry proposes a strategy using long-range firepower to hinder the People's Liberation Army (PLA) advance.
It aims to disrupt PLA operations by targeting amphibious fleets and logistics as they mobilize.
The plan is part of a doctrine for joint anti-landing operations to deny, delay, and degrade PLA forces.
The report coincides with discussions on a NT$1.25 trillion defense budget and warns of Beijing's rocket strikes and amphibious operations.