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US firm to produce battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience

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Aevex Aerospace, a US defense technology company, is partnering with Taiwan's Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC) to manufacture its Vandal and Onyx drones in Taiwan. These drones have been battle-tested in Ukraine and incorporate lessons learned from electronic warfare in that conflict. The initiative aims to enhance Taiwan's drone capabilities and bolster its supply chain resilience against potential threats from the People's Liberation Army. AI

IMPACT Enhances drone capabilities and supply chain resilience for defense applications.

RANK_REASON This is a partnership for drone manufacturing, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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US firm to produce battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience

    Two combat-tested American drones could become part of Taiwan’s expanding unmanned arsenal as the island seeks to build a “drone shield” against the People’s Liberation Army. California-based defence technology company Aevex Aerospace is working with Taiwan’s Coretronic Intellige…

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