DEFENSE/Lai pledges to build 'T-Dome' air defense system in national address (update)
10/10/2025 01:04 PM
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) pledged Friday to strengthen Taiwan's air defense capabilities and build a "T-Dome" system to create a safety net for the nation amid growing military threats from China.
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