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Calculated Shard: 23 (from laksa137)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa023.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thedefensepost.com/2026/03/17/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://thedefensepost.com/2026/03/17/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/03\/17\/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense\/","crawl_time":1775823478,"first_indexed_time":1773758469,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thedefensepost!\/2026\/03\/17\/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11259030733051730223","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense as China Expands Low-Cost Threats","meta_descriptions":["Taipei is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks,\nTaiwan News\nreported\n.\nNational Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology President Lt. Gen.\nLee Shih-chiang\nsaid plans are already in place, with testing expected to begin next year.\nThe effort focuses on introducing more affordable interceptors for lower level threats, helping preserve advanced missile systems for more complex targets.\nBoosting Air Defense\nThe push to develop more affordable air defense systems comes as Taipei plans to increase\ndefense spending to around $40 billion\nover the next eight years, as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence against\nChinese military pressure\n.\nIn parallel, the country is advancing its layered air defense architecture under the “\nT-Dome\n” concept, which is expected to be completed by next year.\nT-Dome is designed as a multi-layer defense system covering low, medium, and high altitudes, while also countering long-range rocket threats.\nA key element is a sensor-to-shooter network designed to reduce the time between target detection and interception.\nThe system combines\ndomestic platforms\nsuch as Strong Bow, Sky Bow III, and Sky Sword II with US-supplied Patriot missiles and radars.\nLast month, Taiwan approved the\npurchase of 102 Patriot\nAdvanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, valued at about $637 million.\nAuthorities are also planning to\nacquire nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems\n(NASAMS) to reinforce the air defense network.\nUnder an earlier procurement, three NASAMS units are already set to be integrated into the T-Dome framework.","attrs_markdown":"- [Home](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/)\n- [Partnerships and Sponsorships](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/advertise\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/about\/)\n- [Submit an Op-Ed](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/contact\/submit-op-ed\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/contact\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/contact\/newsletter\/)\n- [Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/editorial-guidelines\/)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/defensepost\/)\n- [X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/defensepost)\n- [RSS](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/feed\/)\n- [Sidebar](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/03\/17\/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense\/)\n\n[![Global defense news, analysis and opinion](https:\/\/i.thedefensepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Asset-1@4x-8-scaled-1.png)](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/ \"Global defense news, analysis and opinion\")\n\n- [Menu](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/03\/17\/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense\/)\n\n[![Global defense news, analysis and opinion](https:\/\/i.thedefensepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Asset-8-copy.jpeg)](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/ \"Global defense news, analysis and opinion\")\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.thedefensepost.com\/latest\/)\n  - [Latest](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/latest\/)\n  - [Editor’s picks](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/tag\/editors-picks\/)\n  - [Featured stories](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/tag\/featured\/)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/politics\/)\n  - [Business & Technology](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/business-technology\/)\n- [War & Conflict](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/war\/)\n- [Regions](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/03\/17\/taiwan-seeks-cheaper-air-defense\/)\n  - [Africa](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/africa\/)\n  - [Americas](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/americas\/)\n  - [Asia Pacific](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/asia-pacific\/)\n  - [Europe](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/europe\/)\n  - [Middle East](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/category\/middle-east\/)\n- [Business & Technology](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/business-technology\/)\n- [Commentary](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/commentary\/)\n\n![Taiwanese soldiers](https:\/\/i.thedefensepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AFP__20210119__ceng-notitle210119_np9eV__v1__HighRes__TaiwanNationalArmyLunarNewYear-scaled.jpg)\n\n(Representative image only.) 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Gen. **Lee Shih-chiang** said plans are already in place, with testing expected to begin next year.\n\nThe effort focuses on introducing more affordable interceptors for lower level threats, helping preserve advanced missile systems for more complex targets.\n\n## Boosting Air Defense\nThe push to develop more affordable air defense systems comes as Taipei plans to increase [defense spending to around \\$40 billion](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2025\/11\/26\/taiwan-40b-extra-defense-spending\/) over the next eight years, as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence against [Chinese military pressure](https:\/\/thedefensepost.com\/2026\/03\/09\/china-aircraft-resume-taiwan\/).\n\nIn parallel, the country is advancing its layered air defense architecture under the “[T-Dome](https:\/\/nextgendefense.com\/taiwan-version-golden-dome\/)” concept, which is expected to be completed by next year.\n\nT-Dome is designed as a multi-layer defense system covering low, medium, and high altitudes, 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Boilerpipe Text	Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks, Taiwan News reported . National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology President Lt. Gen. Lee Shih-chiang said plans are already in place, with testing expected to begin next year. The effort focuses on introducing more affordable interceptors for lower level threats, helping preserve advanced missile systems for more complex targets. Boosting Air Defense The push to develop more affordable air defense systems comes as Taipei plans to increase defense spending to around $40 billion over the next eight years, as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence against Chinese military pressure . In parallel, the country is advancing its layered air defense architecture under the “ T-Dome ” concept, which is expected to be completed by next year. T-Dome is designed as a multi-layer defense system covering low, medium, and high altitudes, while also countering long-range rocket threats. A key element is a sensor-to-shooter network designed to reduce the time between target detection and interception. The system combines domestic platforms such as Strong Bow, Sky Bow III, and Sky Sword II with US-supplied Patriot missiles and radars. Last month, Taiwan approved the purchase of 102 Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, valued at about $637 million. Authorities are also planning to acquire nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to reinforce the air defense network. Under an earlier procurement, three NASAMS units are already set to be integrated into the T-Dome framework.
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National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology President Lt. Gen. Lee Shih-chiang said plans are already in place, with testing expected to begin next year. The effort focuses on introducing more affordable interceptors for lower level threats, helping preserve advanced missile systems for more complex targets. ## Boosting Air Defense The push to develop more affordable air defense systems comes as Taipei plans to increase [defense spending to around \$40 billion](https://thedefensepost.com/2025/11/26/taiwan-40b-extra-defense-spending/) over the next eight years, as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence against [Chinese military pressure](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/03/09/china-aircraft-resume-taiwan/). In parallel, the country is advancing its layered air defense architecture under the “[T-Dome](https://nextgendefense.com/taiwan-version-golden-dome/)” concept, which is expected to be completed by next year. T-Dome is designed as a multi-layer defense system covering low, medium, and high altitudes, while also countering long-range rocket threats. A key element is a sensor-to-shooter network designed to reduce the time between target detection and interception. The system combines [domestic platforms](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/01/05/taiwan-production-sky-bow-missiles/) such as Strong Bow, Sky Bow III, and Sky Sword II with US-supplied Patriot missiles and radars. Last month, Taiwan approved the [purchase of 102 Patriot](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/02/12/taiwan-pac3-expansion/) Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, valued at about \$637 million. Authorities are also planning to [acquire nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/02/24/taiwan-eyes-nine-missile-systems/) (NASAMS) to reinforce the air defense network. Under an earlier procurement, three NASAMS units are already set to be integrated into the T-Dome framework. 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Readable Markdown	[![](https://i.thedefensepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WhatsApp-Video-2026-01-06-at-04.30.24.gif)](http://militaryai.ai/) Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks, Taiwan News [reported](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6321328). National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology President Lt. Gen. Lee Shih-chiang said plans are already in place, with testing expected to begin next year. The effort focuses on introducing more affordable interceptors for lower level threats, helping preserve advanced missile systems for more complex targets. ## Boosting Air Defense The push to develop more affordable air defense systems comes as Taipei plans to increase [defense spending to around \$40 billion](https://thedefensepost.com/2025/11/26/taiwan-40b-extra-defense-spending/) over the next eight years, as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence against [Chinese military pressure](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/03/09/china-aircraft-resume-taiwan/). In parallel, the country is advancing its layered air defense architecture under the “[T-Dome](https://nextgendefense.com/taiwan-version-golden-dome/)” concept, which is expected to be completed by next year. T-Dome is designed as a multi-layer defense system covering low, medium, and high altitudes, while also countering long-range rocket threats. A key element is a sensor-to-shooter network designed to reduce the time between target detection and interception. The system combines [domestic platforms](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/01/05/taiwan-production-sky-bow-missiles/) such as Strong Bow, Sky Bow III, and Sky Sword II with US-supplied Patriot missiles and radars. Last month, Taiwan approved the [purchase of 102 Patriot](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/02/12/taiwan-pac3-expansion/) Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, valued at about \$637 million. Authorities are also planning to [acquire nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/02/24/taiwan-eyes-nine-missile-systems/) (NASAMS) to reinforce the air defense network. Under an earlier procurement, three NASAMS units are already set to be integrated into the T-Dome framework.
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