U.S. Military's Plan to Defend Taiwan from Chinese Invasion

SOURCE www.washingtonpost.com
President Xi Jinping has called on China’s People’s Liberation Army to be ready to take Taiwan by force by 2027. The U.S. military is working on a plan, known as “Hellscape,” to deploy thousands of new drones to thwart a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Key Points

  • President Xi Jinping calls on China’s military to be ready to take Taiwan by force by 2027
  • U.S. military working on Plan “Hellscape” to deploy drones to thwart Chinese invasion
  • Challenges include budget shortfalls, lack of reliable defense against Chinese missiles, and delays in military deliveries to Taiwan

Pros

  • Plan to deter China from invading Taiwan
  • Development of cutting-edge drone technology for defense

Cons

  • Uncertainty about the timeline for deploying drone swarms
  • Financial constraints and budget shortfalls for U.S. military in Indo-Pacific