Private Sector Tapped For Military Drone Production
November 09 2022
President Tsai Ing-wen has unveiled a plan to invest in private sector drone manufacturers in Taiwan to produce new capabilities for the military, reports the Financial Times (U.K.).
The proposal calls for US$1.6 billion over three years to assemble a “national team” of drone makers to develop uncrewed aircraft systems for specific missions for a potential conflict with China.
Taiwan has several companies that produce commercial and civilian drones, but to date the government has...
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