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Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late
- Taiwan is rushing to build its own drones due to the fear of Chinese invasion, aiming to produce 180,000 drones annually by 2028 but struggling with challenges like high costs and limited orders.
- The country faces the urgency to innovate for defense, potentially turning the Taiwan Strait into a 'hellscape' against Chinese aggression using drones and other unmanned vehicles.
- However, Taiwan struggles with sourcing critical components like chips from China due to cost and political reasons, inhibiting its drone industry growth.
- The nation's defense ministry has ordered fewer than 4,000 drones, revealing financial and political hurdles in ramping up production.
- DSET recommends US support for Taiwan's drone industry, urging partnerships and dropping tariffs to enhance mutual defense capabilities.
- Taiwan aims to expand drone capabilities beyond surveillance drones to align with American defense needs for longer-range systems.
- The report emphasizes the importance of Taiwan's defense preparations, including anti-drone systems and underwater autonomy, to counter potential Chinese invasion threats effectively.
- The risk of unsuccessful drone industry development could leave Taiwan in a gray zone of limited interoperability while the US may struggle to compete with China's defense exports.
- Despite facing challenges, Taiwan seeks to enhance its drone manufacturing industry, motivated by the success of Ukraine in developing indigenous drone capabilities.
- Taiwan's push for self-reliance in drone production showcases its determination to prepare for potential conflicts, highlighting the evolving landscape of military technology and defense strategies.
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