US Indo-Pacific Command

Taiwan military drones unlikely to hasten US ‘hellscape’ against mainland Chinese attack

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Taiwan military drones unlikely to hasten US ‘hellscape’ against mainland Chinese attack

The report said private contractors will provide second-generation short-range uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as miniature, target acquisition, surveillance, ship-based and land-based drones for military use. The acquisition of these seven drone types “has already factored in existing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies”, the report said. Capabilities will include one-button take-off, … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘wartime scenario’ security drills to target critical infrastructure

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Taiwan’s ‘wartime scenario’ security drills to target critical infrastructure

Taiwan has begun preparations for a series of homeland security drills aimed at fortifying the “operational resilience” of the island’s critical infrastructure amid persistent concerns over a cross-strait conflict. The drills, to be held later this year, will focus on 20 critical infrastructure sites, including government agencies, public utilities, transport hubs, hospitals, industrial complexes, and … Read more