Taiwan Moves To Upgrade Air Defense As China Pressure Grows

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is pushing to build a new island-wide defense network designed to counter potential missile and drone attacks from China, according to a report.

Lai said the plan aims to link satellite, radar, and drone data into a single “connectivity” system that would improve detection, tracking, and interception of incoming threats.

The project, often described as the backbone of a broader “T-Dome” defense concept, would use artificial intelligence to support faster and more accurate military decisions.

Taiwan’s leader seeks T-Dome ‘connectivity’ to fend off Beijing attack https://t.co/xhhw2rJLyA

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) December 29, 2025

Taiwan already operates one of the densest air defense networks in the world, using US-made Patriot missiles alongside domestic systems.

Defense analysts warn, however, that many of these platforms remain poorly integrated, limiting their effectiveness against large-scale attacks.

Taipei is seeking closer interoperability with US systems as Beijing continues to increase military pressure around the island.

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