Overview
- The multi-year T‑Dome concept would link Patriot and Sky Bow systems with incoming NASAMS units, advanced radars, sensors and command-and-control to counter aircraft, missiles and drones.
- President Lai Ching-te has set goals for a high level of joint combat readiness by 2027 and resilient deterrent capabilities by 2033, though experts say completing the full architecture before 2027 is unrealistic.
- Taiwan’s defense ministry has listed planned procurements such as precision artillery, long-range strike missiles, anti-ballistic interceptors and unmanned systems.
- Analysts note T‑Dome differs from Israel’s Iron Dome because it must handle a broader threat set, including PLA ballistic and cruise missiles and growing drone activity.
- Officials and experts emphasize that interceptor production, munitions stockpiles, distribution and operator training are critical to effectiveness and will take years to build.