Taiwan to up defense spending and develop Iron Dome-inspired missile protection — expert warns one well-placed Chinese missile could make it 'impossible to get a new iPhone for three years'

Taiwan is increasing defense spending and developing an air defense system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome to protect against potential missile attacks, particularly targeting key tech manufacturing areas like the Hsinchu Science Park. A single well-placed Chinese missile strike could disrupt global GDP by 6% to 10% and halt iPhone production for years. The U.S. is working to reshore chip production, but it may take at least 20 years to achieve independence from Taiwan and China. Taiwan's government plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP to enhance protection against airborne threats, including developing the T-dome air defense system.