China has positioned obsolete fighter jets converted into attack drones at several air bases near the Taiwan Strait, according to an expert report.
According to the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, these converted J-6 fighter jets have been deployed to at least six strategic bases located near Taiwan.
The objective would be to bolster Chinese military capabilities in the event of a conflict, using these drones to overwhelm Taiwanese air defenses.
These devices, less expensive than modern aircraft, could be used in large numbers to overwhelm enemy defense systems.
Experts believe this strategy aims to complicate matters for Taiwanese forces, forcing them to use expensive interception systems against relatively cheap targets.
In response, Taiwan plans to strengthen its anti-drone defense capabilities, including by developing new systems adapted to this type of threat.
This deployment comes amid growing tensions around the Taiwan Strait, a strategic area at the heart of rivalries between Beijing and Taipei.
China considers the island part of its territory and does not rule out the use of force to regain control of it.
The use of drones derived from old military equipment illustrates the evolution of modern warfare strategies, where volume and cost become key factors.
It also highlights the growing importance of autonomous technologies in contemporary conflicts.
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