AI, Drones Take Command in Taiwan’s Next Defense Upgrade

Taiwan’s military is gearing up to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) and new unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology next year as part of a push to modernize its defenses and keep pace with fast-changing threats.

The Ministry of National Defense laid out the plan in its 2025 National Defense Report released this October, according to Taipei Times. The report puts the country’s Defense Innovation Office (DIO) — formed in February 2024 — at the center of the effort.

The DIO’s brief is simple: move capable civilian tech into service faster.

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