UAV Jianxiang: Taiwan’s Asymmetric Warfare in the Sky—The Kamikaze UAV Carrier Killer
Explore the technical specs, capabilities, and strategic implications of Taiwan’s Jianxiang UAV. Discover how this kamikaze drone is a pivotal asset in Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare strategy.
In an era marked by technological advancements in military hardware, Taiwan has unveiled an ace up its sleeve that could alter the dynamics of conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology presented the Jianxiang unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on November 15, a kamikaze or “suicide” drone designed as a “carrier killer.” Aimed at neutralizing radar systems and vessels in the region, including those from China, the Jianxiang is a critical component in Taiwan’s strategy for asymmetric warfare.
