As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Summary
The article discusses Taiwan’s intensified push to boost domestic drone production amid rising concerns about China, including a proposed $6.6 billion budget to acquire thousands of drones and unmanned vessels through 2031. It highlights international partnerships and export activity to the US and other buyers, AI integration plans, and the challenges posed by political deadlock and competition from DJI, as well as Taiwan’s goal to scale production significantly by 2030.