Taiwan showed off new models of its locally produced military drones on Tuesday, saying they were essential to its “asymmetric warfare” capability to make its forces more agile if faced with a much larger Chinese military.
China, which has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, has stepped up military activity near the democratically ruled island to force it to accept Chinese sovereignty, despite Taiwan’s objections.
The war in Ukraine has given new urgency to Taiwan’s military efforts to strengthen defense, including the development of drones.
In a rare demonstration of its drone capabilities, the military-owned Chung-Shan National Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) showcased its latest models, including the Albatross II surveillance drone and satellite-operated combat drones of the Global Positioning System.
NCSIST chief Art Chang said the war in Ukraine has focused attention on drones, and his institution has partnered with Taiwanese companies to form a “national team” to develop military drones.
Taiwan’s military has announced a partnership with companies to produce 3,000 drones over the next year.
Chi Li-Pin, director of NCSIST’s Aeronautical Systems Research Division, said the military should increase the adoption of drones in its strategies.
President Tsai Ing-wen supported the idea of ”asymmetric warfare” to make Taiwan’s forces more mobile and harder to attack.
China has sent its drones to areas near Taiwan to test its responses, the island’s defense ministry said.
Source: Terra
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