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#u27106Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:20:43 +0000Taiwan has begun testing US MQ-9B SkyGuardian surveillance drones and launched civilian drone training via Kuma Academy. The legislature is currently debating drone procurement budgets, with opposition parties proposing alternatives to the government's plan. These efforts aim to establish asymmetric leverage against China.What's confirmed:Taiwan has started testing its first batch of US MQ-9B high-altitude surveillance drones.The opposition-controlled legislature voted to delay the review of a NT$210 billion special budget bill for drone procurement.Kuma Academy started a civil defense dr 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 08:41:08 +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 00:11:15 +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