Taiwan is stepping up its efforts to take part in the global “non-red” drone supply chain by building stronger ties with democratic partners in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Spokesperson Hsiao Kuang-wei said the ministry is actively connecting Taiwanese industries with like-minded countries. The goal is to create a safer and more resilient global supply chain that avoids dependence on authoritarian regimes.
Recently, a Taiwanese delegation visited Japan to attend Japan Drone 2025, an international conference focused on disaster response, drone manufacturing, and UAV innovation.
At the same time, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu spoke at the Taiwan Trilateral Forum held by the German Marshall Fund in Germany. He revealed that European countries are showing growing interest in working with Taiwan on drones and artificial intelligence.
Cooperation with France is also progressing. French National Assembly Deputy Marie-Noëlle Battistel recently visited the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center in Chiayi, Taiwan.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a 59-member delegation to Lithuania for the Drone Industry Business Forum. The group included members of the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) and representatives from related companies.
The United States is also placing high importance on developing non-red drone and AI supply chains. At a forum in late May, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene said U.S.-Taiwan cooperation not only helps grow the drone industry but also strengthens deterrence across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan’s government continues to push for deeper exchanges and business opportunities in the drone sector with fellow democracies. The effort follows President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech, in which he pledged to make Taiwan the central hub for UAV supply chains in Asia serving democratic nations.
