**Taiwan Learns from Global Conflicts: The Need for a Robust Air-Defence Strategy** Taipei is reevaluating its air-defence strategy in the face of emerging threats from the mainland Chinese military. A recent report by Taiwan's defence ministry to lawmakers suggests that the island needs to rethink its reliance on expensive missiles alone to counter large-scale attacks. The report, submitted on Monday, highlights the need for low-cost interceptor weapons to counter China's growing arsenal of long-range rockets and drones. This urgency is driven by the lessons learned from recent conflicts, including the Ukraine war and missile exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. In these conflicts, Taiwan's defence ministry noted that large numbers of cheap weapons can overwhelm traditional air-defence systems. The island's new "Taiwan Shield" or T-Dome system, a layered air-defence architecture, aims to protect critical infrastructure and ensure Taiwan's ability to sustain defensive operations during an armed conflict. The T-Dome system will feature a combination of missile defence and counter-drone capabilities, which have become crucial elements of modern air defence. This shift in strategy acknowledges that expensive missiles alone are no longer sufficient to protect Taiwan from the growing threats of cheap, mass-produced rockets and drones. The implications of this new approach are significant for Nigeria's own security concerns. As the country continues to grapple with the threat of Boko Haram and other non-state actors, the need for innovative and cost-effective air-defence strategies becomes increasingly pressing. Taiwan's experience serves as a reminder that the most effective air-defence systems are those that can adapt to emerging threats and provide a layered defence against a range of potential attacks. Taiwan's decision to prioritize low-cost interceptor weapons and layered air-defence architectures reflects a growing recognition that the traditional model of relying on expensive, high-tech missiles is no longer sufficient. As the global security landscape continues to evolve, Nigeria and other countries would do well to take note of Taiwan's experience and consider similar adaptations to their own air-defence strategies.