T-Dome
Multi-layered air defense and missile defense system
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The T-Dome (Chinese: 臺灣穹頂; pinyin: Táiwān Qióngdǐng; lit. 'Taiwan Dome') is a proposed multi-layered air and missile defense system under development by Taiwan to counter aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, primarily from the People's Republic of China.[1][2] Announced by President Lai Ching-te in October 2025,[3] the system draws its concept from Israel's Iron Dome.[4]
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| T-Dome | |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Air and missile defense system |
| Controlled by | Republic of China Air Force |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| Built | Planned for 2026–2030 |
| Built by | National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology |
| In use | Under development |
History
The T-Dome initiative was publicly unveiled during President Lai Ching-te's National Day address on 10 October 2025 in Taipei. The announcement coincided with pledges to increase defense spending to over 3% of GDP in 2026 and 5% by 2030, with T-Dome funding to be included in a special budget proposal by the end of 2025.[5] Development plans were reportedly in drafting stages prior to the announcement, with initial integration expected to commence shortly thereafter.[6] The planned system is being developed to respond to China's expanding military capabilities, including hypersonic missiles, stealth aircraft, and frequent incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone.[7]
At present, Taiwan operates a unified air defense command-and-control system that integrates radar data from ground stations with information gathered by the Patriot Missile and Tien Kung III missile batteries stationed nationwide.[8]
Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the plan as provocative, warning it would escalate tensions and harm Taiwan's economy.[9]