BLUF
Taiwan’s geography and base limitations make its air force vulnerable to sustained missile attacks despite underground shelters —more than just diversion tactics needed. War games show rapid air losses. Ukraine dispersed aircraft across small civilian airfields.Learning Outcomes
• Understand contemporary strategic environments — The article explores vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s defence setup through realistic conflict scenarios.
• Understand the relationship between technology and strategy — It discusses the implications of missile capability versus air power and the limits of traditional deterrence methods.
