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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
New York Times Sunday 09 August 2026, 04:01 UTC By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien 1 min read
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Members of Taiwan’s military operating a drone during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Changhua, Taiwan on Thursday.

Members of Taiwan’s military operating a drone during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Changhua, Taiwan on Thursday.
Taiwan (LOCATION) Han Kuang (ORG) Changhua (LOCATION)
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