The US has developed a "Hellscape" strategy to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, involving the use of drone swarms and other unmanned systems in the Taiwan Strait[1][4].
Key Points:
1. Strategy Overview:
The "Hellscape" plan aims to deploy numerous unmanned drones, submarines, surface ships, and other classified capabilities to swarm the Taiwan Strait[1]. The goal is to slow down Chinese forces for about a month, buying time for the US and its allies to mount a full military response[1][4].
2. Drone Sales to Taiwan:
As part of this strategy, the US recently approved the sale of $360 million worth of armed drones and loitering munitions to Taiwan[3]. This package includes: