What is the $40 billion ‘Israeli-style’ T-Dome system of Taiwan, China should be worried because…

T-Dome system of Taiwan: In a significant development in South-east Asia, Taiwan has taken a big move towards its safety and security in the region. In the recent decision, the Republic of China (ROC- Taiwan) has proposed $40 billion in extra defence spending over several years, with the focus on developing a multi-layered air defence system dubbed “T-Dome.” For those unversed, the People’s Republic of China (PRC Mainland China) claims that Taiwan (Republic of China) is part of its territory. Here are all the details you need to know about the T-Dome system of Taiwan.

What is the T-Dome system of Taiwan?

T-Dome is a proposed multi-layered air defense and missile defense system under development, designed to protect the democratic island against a potential attack by Chinese fighter jets, missiles or drones.

How Taiwan wants to use T-Dome system?

“If you do not integrate these detection devices, then those air-defence missiles, whether for counter-fire, counter-attack or counter-drone purposes, can’t achieve efficient interception or effective fire coordination and allocation,” Defence Minister Wellington Koo has said.

Why should China be worried about Taiwan’s T-Dome system?

The T-Dome system of Taiwan will have two major components having a command and control system that “collects radar data, identifies threats, thus proving to be threat for China.

“Collects radar data, identifies threats, decides which interceptor should fire, and coordinates all units, so they react within seconds,” Su Tzu-yun, a military expert at Taipei’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research.

Why Taiwan needs an integrated air defence system?

“This is why Taiwan needs an integrated air defence system capable of responding to these emerging challenges,” Su added on the usage of the T-Dome system.