Ukraine style playbook for Taiwan? US eyes drone swarm defense as China prepares to start war

The United States is pushing Taiwan to rapidly expand its drone capabilities as tensions with China continue to rise. American officials believe a large network of autonomous drones could deter any future military action by Beijing, drawing lessons from Ukraine's battlefield experience. China has condemned the proposal, accusing Washington of encouraging separatism and interfering in its internal affairs. As both sides strengthen military preparedness, the Taiwan Strait remains one of the world's most dangerous flashpoints. Will drone warfare reshape deterrence in Asia, or push the region closer to conflict? Watch the full report for the latest developments.