US Drones: Taiwan Risk – Report
- taipei faces potential setbacks in its ambition to become a drone technology hub.
- The Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology (DSET), a Taipei-based think tank, compiled the report.
- Taiwan will likely need to pursue stronger partnerships and innovative strategies to maintain its position in the evolving global drone market and secure its role in drone technology.
Taiwan risks being marginalized in the drone industry as the U.S. doubles down on domestic manufacturing, a new report reveals. The island nation, aiming to become a drone technology hub, may face setbacks due to a U.S. executive order prioritizing American-made drones. The Taipei-based think tank, DSET, emphasizes the need for Taiwan to forge stronger partnerships to compete in the global drone market. Without collaborative agreements, Taiwan’s ambitions to work alongside the U.S. and other democratic partners are at risk. News Directory 3 is following the story closely. Discover what’s next for Taiwan’s evolving drone technology role.
Taiwan’s Drone Industry Faces Marginalization Amid U.S. Push
Updated June 16, 2025
taipei faces potential setbacks in its ambition to become a drone technology hub. A new report highlights concerns that Taiwan could be sidelined as the United States strengthens its domestic drone industry. The report comes as autonomous vehicles play an increasing role in modern warfare.
The Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology (DSET), a Taipei-based think tank, compiled the report. It focuses on a recent executive order from the U.S. president prioritizing the procurement of American-made drones. Without formal co-production agreements, Taiwan, eager to collaborate with the U.S. and other democratic nations, risks being left behind in the drone technology race.
What’s next
Taiwan will likely need to pursue stronger partnerships and innovative strategies to maintain its position in the evolving global drone market and secure its role in drone technology.