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flag Taiwan invests $1.4B in UAVs, boosts exports, and receives U.S. drones amid rising regional tensions.

flag Taiwan is investing NT$44.2 billion over five years to boost its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, aiming to build a non-red supply chain by next year. flag UAV exports surged 21-fold to NT$2.95 billion in 2025, with most going to the U.S., Czech Republic, and Poland. flag The government also received the first two of four U.S.-made MQ-9B Skyguardian drones, with two more due in 2027, enhancing military interoperability. flag The defense budget bill, crucial for funding, is under review amid ongoing regional tensions and increased PLA activity across the Taiwan Strait.

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