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Why test internet resilience?
Taiwan's recent internet disruption during an air raid drill highlights a critical aspect of modern defence: ensuring communication networks can withstand attacks. In a real conflict, maintaining internet access is vital for coordinating responses, informing the public, and keeping essential services running. These drills help Taiwan identify weaknesses and improve its ability to cope with potential outages.
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