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Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

Published

28 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Robotics, Drones & UAV

◆ Geography

Taiwan

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Taiwan's president announced plans to deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners to enhance modern warfare capabilities amid rising military pressure from China. Taiwan is increasing defense spending significantly, focusing on drone systems including coastal surveillance drones and suicide drone boats.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Taiwan's move to deepen drone cooperation and boost defense spending opens new opportunities for founders in drone and defence tech to supply to a coalition framing Indo-Pacific security. You should engage partners and align development with coalition needs to capitalise on accelerating demand.

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