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August 1, 2023 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence

How Taiwan plans to counter drones by mid-2024

Taiwan is trying to accelerate the development and production of military drones and countermeasures by expanding two national defense programs.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/unmanned/2023/08/01/how-taiwan-plans-to-counter-drones-by-mid-2024/

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