Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

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A U.S. diplomat advised that Taiwan needs to deploy a significant number of drones, likened to a 'hornet’s nest', to strengthen its defense capabilities against increasing threats from China. This recommendation comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and Taiwan’s efforts to enhance deterrence.

Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.