How a drone “hellscape” might stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
From The Times
August 13, 2026

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is building fleets of flying drones and unmanned attack boats to repel any future Chinese invasion.

Several people in camouflage military uniforms inspect a drone. One person kneels, working on the drone on a green surface.

Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

The strategy is called a “hellscape.” →

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