DEFENSE / Taiwan showcases its indigenous, co-produced drones at Taipei expo
09/18/2025 10:18 PM
A lineup of drones that may play a critical role in Taiwan's defense efforts was highlighted at the opening of the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition on Thursday, many of them developed locally or in collaboration with the United States.
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