Taiwan drone exports soar on Ukraine war
(FILES) Taiwanese reservists operate a drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center, in Yilan County on December 2, 2025. (AFP)
Taiwan's drone exports are taking off, fuelled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Low-cost drones used for reconnaissance and strikes are in high demand as governments around the world boost defense spending in the face of intensifying conflicts.
A relative new player in the increasingly competitive industry, Taiwan's pitch is to be an "Asian hub" for the production of UAVs and components free of Chinese materials, or "non-red".
