The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has showcased new "Steel Rain" airburst munitions, designed to scatter metal fragments over a wide area. Analysts suggest these weapons are intended for use against personnel and lightly armored equipment. In a potential conflict over Taiwan, the PLA might employ these munitions to disrupt Taiwan's detection, communication, and response capabilities before initiating larger-scale air and amphibious assaults. AI
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