Taiwan, US collaborating on systems to boost resilience of nation’s supply chainBy Fang Wei-li and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writerTaiwanese and US defense groups are collaborating to introduce deployable, semi-autonomous manufacturing systems for drones and components in a boost to the nation’s supply chain resilience. Combined with GTOC’s capabilities, the systems would enable Taiwan to speedily modify and manufacture uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to suit shifting operational needs, he said. Firestorm CEO Dan Magy said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of drones in modern warfare. GTOC general manager Chung Yu-hsin (鍾又新) said the three groups are in the process of integrating their capabilities to establish self-sufficient supply chains. Applying the technology on drone wings could significantly reduce drag, increasing airspeed and battlefield survivability, he said.

Source: Taipei Times January 24, 2026 16:02 UTC