US Lawmaker Urges Taiwan to Pass Drone Bill, Warning 'Time Is Short' The recent visit by a bipartisan congressional delegation to Taipei has highlighted the pressing need for Taiwan to rapidly increase its defense spending, particularly in the area of drone technology.
The US warns that "time is short" for the island democracy to bolster its defenses against potential Chinese aggression.
Taiwan's defense strategy has shifted focus towards asymmetric warfare, using smaller and more agile weaponry, including drones, to counter its more powerful foe.