Taiwan's Defense Efforts Boosted by Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine has given new urgency to Taiwan's military's efforts to improve its defense, including the development of drones.
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) Displays Drone Capabilities
In a rare display, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), a military-owned institution, showed off its latest drone models, including the Albatross II surveillance drone and combat drones that operate with global positioning system satellites.
Taiwan's Military Partners with Companies for Drone Production
The military has announced a partnership with companies to produce 3,000 drones next year.
Asymmetric Warfare to Make Taiwan's Forces More Mobile
President Tsai Ing-wen has supported the idea of "asymmetric warfare" to make Taiwan's forces more mobile and harder to attack.
China's Military Capacity with Drones Rapidly Building
According to Taiwan's defense ministry, China is quickly building its combat capacity with drones, including swarms of flying robots.
Taiwan's Focus on Developing Combat and Surveillance Drones
In response, Taiwan will focus on developing its combat and surveillance drones and anti-drone systems.