# Sea drones compete in Taiwan for investment

> Taiwan's drone makers race for billions in military investment amid China pressure.
- Title: Sea drones compete in Taiwan for investment · The Japan Times
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: taiwan, sea drones, military investment, uncrewed surface vessels, chinese military pressure, coastal surveillance drones, news, politics, world, Sea, drones, compete
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/03/asia-pacific/sea-drone-taiwan-investment
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- Published: 2026-11-03T04:04:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taiwan, sea drones, military investment, uncrewed surface vessels, chinese military pressure, coastal surveillance drones, news, politics, world
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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