The number of People's Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jet sorties near Taiwan significantly decreased in the first half of 2026, falling by more than half compared to the previous year. This reduction brought the aerial mission count to a three-year low, with no large-scale drills conducted around the island. Concurrently, the PLA has increased coastguard patrols in the waters near Taiwan, indicating a strategic shift in its cross-strait military approach. AI
RANK_REASON Article discusses a shift in military strategy and operational tempo, not a direct AI development.
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