US EditionTaiwan Fortifies Defenses with Drone Technology Partnership
TAIWAN, JUN 17 – Taiwan aims to enhance drone capabilities with Auterion's Ukraine-tested software to deter China, expecting millions of drones and hundreds of millions of dollars in long-term investment.
- On June 17, 2025, Taiwan and US-German company Auterion sealed a strategic partnership in Suao for drone software to strengthen Taiwan's military defenses.
- Taiwan is pursuing this partnership in response to increasing military pressure from China, which considers the island part of its sovereign territory and has conducted several recent military exercises nearby.
- The collaboration involves Auterion's drone swarming software, battle-tested in Ukraine where drones have offset Russia’s numerical advantage against heavier weaponry.
- Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier explained that their technology, tested in Ukraine’s conflict to counter hostile forces and disable tanks and naval equipment, aims to support Taiwan in discouraging Chinese aggression.
- Taiwan plans to deploy millions of drones over multiple years, despite current production challenges, as part of its shift to cost-effective asymmetric warfare against Chinese threats.
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Taiwan Fortifies Defenses with Drone Technology Partnership
Taiwan signed a critical partnership with Auterion for drone software proven in Ukraine's combat missions. This deal aims to bolster Taiwan's defense against China's military threats. The collaboration could extend to millions of drones over several years, enhancing Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capabilities with cost-effective weapon systems.
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