Taiwan Fortifies Defense with Expanding Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal

Taiwan plans to raise its anti-ship missiles to over 1,800 by 2029 to counter potential Chinese aggression. This is part of an asymmetric defense strategy inspired by Ukraine and Iran. Taiwan aims to create a formidable 'kill zone' in the Taiwan Strait and enhance resilience against China's military advances.

Taiwan is set to significantly augment its anti-ship missile stock to over 1,800 by early 2029, aiming to counter threats of a blockade or invasion by China, Reuters analysis reveals.

With arms trade data and defense spending confirming this trend, the initiative exemplifies Taiwan's shift to an asymmetric defense strategy, seeking to level the playing field against China's superior firepower.

By bolstering its missile count and creating a formidable 'kill zone' in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan follows military successes of Ukraine and Iran in using affordable, yet powerful weaponry against larger adversaries.