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Taiwan counter-drone shield found deficient in audit

An official audit said Taiwan’s NT$3.55 billion fixed-site program cannot detect or jam newer PLA drone signals and is behind schedule.

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Taiwan’s efforts to build a modern counter-drone defense have come under renewed scrutiny after an official audit identified technical shortcomings and delays, with concerns that capability gaps are weakening protection for military sites. According to a report cited by SCMP Economy from Taiwan’s Audit Office, the NT$3.55 billion (about US$111 million) fixed-site counter-drone programme was designed to defend airbases and other key facilities, but auditors said its detection and countermeasure functions were incomplete. The audit found the system, developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, could not detect or jam the 5.1GHz frequency used by newer People’s Liberation Army drone models. It also said the programme was running six to 12 months late due to construction delays and shortages of key components. SCMP Economy reported that the audit warned the gaps could undermine the security of military bases and urged the defense ministry to improve the programme.

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