I don't know why they don't set up SAM batteries around the island, give China a warning and them BOOM next time the airspace is violated. It's gotta be cheaper than using up their f16s scrambling each time...
I have to believe they have batteries in place, but would you risk escalation when the main ally you count on to save your ass just demonstrated how much they are inept militarily / in China's pocket?
If you dont escalate intrusion into your airspace, then all the money spent on protection was a giant waster of money. Foreign aid for military defense is a big scam.
True, but responding when you know USA will flake out on you is assured destruction. I follow the live free or die model, but it appears they dont?! But I do agree with your post!
I don't know why they don't set up SAM batteries around the island, give China a warning and them BOOM next time the airspace is violated. It's gotta be cheaper than using up their f16s scrambling each time...
I guess Taiwan doesn't want to escalate.
I have to believe they have batteries in place, but would you risk escalation when the main ally you count on to save your ass just demonstrated how much they are inept militarily / in China's pocket?
If you dont escalate intrusion into your airspace, then all the money spent on protection was a giant waster of money. Foreign aid for military defense is a big scam.
True, but responding when you know USA will flake out on you is assured destruction. I follow the live free or die model, but it appears they dont?! But I do agree with your post!
Very true