https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-militaryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-militaryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-military#u11218Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:41:08 +0000Taiwan is transitioning its drone sector from experimental use to a growing manufacturing hub. The government is prioritizing homegrown systems to counter Chinese dominance and support asymmetric warfare. Efforts include forming dedicated military drone units and expanding supply chain ties with the United States.What's confirmed:Taiwan is developing a domestic drone industry to support asymmetric defense against China.Taiwan and the United States are collaborating to build a drone supply chain free of Chinese components.The Taiwanese military is establishing drone units to repel a potential i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-militaryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-military#u7698Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:11:15 +0000Taiwan's Cabinet has proposed a special budget of NT$210 billion to expand domestic drone capabilities and supply chains. This move follows defense budget cuts by opposition parties and aims to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers. The initiative focuses on asymmetric warfare and increasing production for both local defense and the US military.What's confirmed:The Taiwan Cabinet proposed a special budget of NT$210 billion, or US$6.6 billion, for domestically produced drones.The drone procurement initiative is designed to span six years.President Lai stated he "won't give up&quot