Toward Decline
Missile Defense Worked Against Iran. It Might Not Work Against China.
Why it matters
The article highlights critical vulnerabilities in air-defence systems against high-volume missile saturation tactics—a capability the PLA has invested heavily in developing. These gaps expose both regional allies and Australia's own maritime surface fleet to asymmetric attack vectors that current AUKUS-aligned systems may not adequately counter in a Taiwan contingency.
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