In response to escalating Chinese drone incursions, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to counter these threats. The ministry announced on Thursday that it is actively training soldiers to shoot down drones and is seeking to procure advanced anti-drone weaponry. This initiative comes as Chinese drones frequently encroach upon Taiwan’s outlying islands, which are geographically closer to China than the main island of Taiwan. China continues to assert its claim over Taiwan, despite the island’s de facto self-governance. Major General Sun Li-fang, a spokesperson for the defense ministry, emphasized the rapid evolution of drone and anti-drone technologies, stating, ‘Drone development and anti-drone developments are progressing rapidly, and we are prioritizing this in our military preparedness efforts.’ The report also highlighted China’s increasing use of grey-zone tactics, which include non-armed assaults such as drone surveillance and patrol exercises. Taiwan’s military is conducting night shooting drills and other training exercises to enhance its defensive capabilities. Additionally, Taiwan is strengthening its ties with the United States, its largest unofficial ally, to bolster regional security. In February, Taiwan signed a $761 million deal with the U.S. to acquire an air defense system specifically designed to counter drone threats. Defense Minister Wellington Koo reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to increasing defense spending to approximately 5% of GDP, up from the current 3%, to address the growing military tensions with Beijing.