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Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Taiwan is instructing citizens in drone flight and increasing domestic production for its own defense and the US military. The government is seeking significant funding for these initiatives despite parliamentary budget cuts.

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New reports indicate a push for citizen drone training and specific budget proposals for domestic production.

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  1. Taiwan Expands Drone Defense and Citizen Training

    Taiwan is instructing citizens in drone flight and increasing domestic production for its own defense and the US military. The government is seeking significant funding for these initiatives despite parliamentary budget cuts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Taiwan is producing drones for its own defense and for the US military.
    • The Taiwan president stated he "won't give up" on defense spending following cuts by parliament.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Cabinet proposed a US$6.6 billion special budget for domestic drones.
    • Hsiao is seeking cross-party support for a NT$210 billion drone defense budget.
    • Taiwan is teaching its citizens how to fly drones based on the conflict in Ukraine and concerns over China.
    • The Army will deploy a drone battalion in Penghu County.
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