Taiwan plans to acquire 50,000 drones by 2027, aim to strengthen asymmetric warfare posture
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Published: Aug 20, 2025, 17:14 IST | Updated: Aug 20, 2025, 17:14 IST
Taiwan plans to procure nearly 50,000 military drones by 2027 to counter rising threats from Beijing. In a bold shift, UAVs will be treated like "bullets"—as fast-moving consumables. The new tender bans Chinese components and spans five drone categories, including combat-ready and surveillance systems.
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