The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been expanding rapidly in recent years, with its defense budget reaching NT$8.7 trillion by 2026, 11 times the size of Taiwan's. A retired US general warned that the Taiwanese Navy's over-reliance on large surface ships poses a challenge in the face of increased PLA surveillance, unmanned vehicles, and precision strike capabilities. He suggested shifting Taiwan's focus from pursuing "sea control" to "sea de…
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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been expanding rapidly in recent years, with its defense budget reaching NT$8.7 trillion by 2026, 11 times the size of Taiwan's. A retired US general warned that the Taiwanese Navy's over-reliance on large surface ships poses a challenge in the face of increased PLA surveillance, unmanned vehicles, and precision strike capabilities. He suggested shifting Taiwan's focus from pursuing "sea control" to "sea de…