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The economics ministry said it was concerned the new regulations passed by the opposition parties would create extra hurdles for drone development
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday expressed regret over the passage of an opposition-backed uncrewed vehicle industry bill in the legislature, warning that the new regulations could hamper the sector’s development.The legislature on Thursday passed the Act on Strengthening Defense Autonom
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The economics ministry said it was concerned the new regulations passed by the opposition parties would create extra hurdles for drone development
By Meryl Kao
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The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus’ proposed cuts to this year’s budget for Taiwan’s uncrewed vehicle development program…

August 28, 2026_ Taiwan's parliament has approved in third reading a bill, promoted by the Kuomintang group, to strengthen…

Taiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones…

Disagreements over funding and oversight threaten to undermine measures to improve the military’s capacity to wage unmanned…

Funding for drones became much more hotly discussed in the wake of KMT chair Cheng Li-wun’s trip to the United States last month.

Laws and regulations are being amended to promote the development of the low-altitude economy, deputy financial secretary says.