Taiwan boosts anti-ship missile arsenal

Taiwan>>> is significantly bolstering its anti-ship missile arsenal, aiming to possess over 1,800 missiles by early 2029, including U.S.-supplied Harpoon missiles and domestically produced Hsiung Feng missiles. This strategic move is a direct response to the escalating threat of invasion or blockade from China>>>. Taiwan>>> is adopting an asymmetric defense strategy, drawing lessons from Ukraine>>>'s and Iran>>>'s use of missiles and drones against more powerful adversaries. The United States>>> plays a crucial role in this buildup, with past and ongoing arms sales, including a $2.4 billion deal for 400 Harpoon missiles and a pending $14 billion package. China>>> views Taiwan>>> as its territory and has not renounced the use of force, leading to increased geopolitical tensions. Taiwan>>>'s parliament has also approved an additional $25 billion in defense spending for U.S. munitions. The goal is to create a 'kill zone' in the Taiwan>>> Strait to deter a National Liberation Army>>> invasion.