BLUF
This article examines Taiwan's new defence approach under President Lai Ching-te, focusing on the adoption of a "porcupine strategy." This method aims to make Taiwan more resilient against potential Chinese invasions by relying on dispersed, mobile, and cost-effective weaponry instead of conventional, high-profile systems.Summary
- Defence budget shifted to small, easily hidden systems.
- Detect and hit Chinese forces in Taiwan’s littoral.
- Asymmetric warfare backed by President and Defence Minister.
- Emphasises mobility, lethality, cost-effectiveness, and survivability over traditional weapons.
