April 23 (UPI) -- As tensions simmer across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan is quietly accelerating a shift toward drone-centric defense. The nation is betting that swarms of low-cost, domestically produced systems can help offset the numerical and industrial advantages of China's People's Liberation Army Navy and its expanding network of maritime auxiliaries. This approach reflects a broader recalibration in Taipei -- a move away from expensive, vulnerable platforms toward distributed, resilient and