02 jul 2026
Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
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Taiwan needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday. The United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, has strongly backed the government’s military modernization plan and increased defense spending. Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.
c4isrnetTaiwan needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday. The United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, has strongly backed the government’s military modernization plan and increased defense spending. Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.
military timesTaiwan needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday. The United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, has strongly backed the government’s military modernization plan and increased defense spending. Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.
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Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
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Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
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Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
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