Taiwan is ramping up domestic production of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, a buildup aimed at Chinese military pressure.

• The Defense Ministry's armaments agency is adding 13 new production lines for weapons, equipment, ammunition, and propellant materials, plus backup capacity from private manufacturers.
• The goal is to handle heavy ammunition and equipment use both in peacetime training and in a potential war.
• Billions in extra defense spending are being funneled toward drones, missile systems, and ammunition that Taiwan can't yet make on its own, including a push to speed up Taiwan's tactical network deployment.
• New planned purchases include wheeled infantry fighting vehicles, light tanks, submarine rescue ships, underwater warfare systems, attack helicopters, and more Sky Bow III air defense missiles.
• The strategy favors "technology over manpower, firepower over traditional troops," including more precision missiles, drones, and anti-drone systems.

Outlook: Expect continued budget increases and faster weapons deployment as Taiwan treats the threat from China as increasingly urgent.