Taiwan flight-tests Shahed-style attack drone to counter PLA air defenses

Taiwan has flight-tested a low-cost attack drone modeled on Iran's Shahed, designed to overwhelm PLA air defenses and reach targets in mainland China. Analysts differ on its operational utility in a conflict, with some emphasizing strikes on PLA forces. The development signals Taiwan's adoption of asymmetric warfare lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East.

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