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Sea drones compete in Taiwan for investment

Taiwan's drone makers race for billions in military investment amid China pressure.

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Nov 3, 2026

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Sea drones compete in Taiwan for investment

Taiwan's drone makers race for billions in military investment amid China pressure.

In brief

Taiwan's drone makers race for billions in military investment amid China pressure. Taiwan is investing over $1.4 billion in sea drones to counter Chinese military threats. Originally reported by The Japan Times.

Taiwan's drone boom

Taiwan's military plans to buy over 1,400 coastal surveillance drones.

Military investment surge

Taiwan is pouring billions into sea drones to counter Chinese military threats.

Coastal drone targets

Coastal drone targets

Taiwan wants over 200,000 coastal attack drones and 1,320 uncrewed surface vessels.

Expo showcase

U.S. company STR8 Industries manufactures sea drones in Taiwan for military use.

The short version

Taiwan is investing over $1.4 billion in sea drones to counter Chinese military threats.

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