The number of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jet sorties conducted near Taiwan fell to a three-year low during the first half of 2026. Official data indicates that 1,334 aircraft were detected in the vicinity of the island, representing a decrease of more than 50% compared to the same period in the previous year.
This reduction marks the lowest operational tempo for PLA aerial activity in the region since 2023. The decline reflects a notable shift in the frequency of military maneuvers observed in the skies and waters surrounding Taiwan throughout the first six months of the year.
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