A Taiwanese government-backed drone alliance and a Polish uncrewed system industry group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a "non-China" drone supply chain and work together on key technologies.
The MOU, signed by the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) and the Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems (PISB) in Poland on Wednesday, would improve ties between the Taiwanese and Polish drone industries, the alliance said in a statement.
Beyond paving the way for creating a non-China supply chain and integrating drone systems, the MOU would also support laws favorable to the market and plans for joint testing at cross-border technology exhibitions, it said.
Photo courtesy of the Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems via CNA
The agreement reflects the importance both countries place on information security and the establishment of supply chains without Chinese involvement, said Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫), who witnessed the signing of the MOU.
Last year, Poland was Taiwan's largest export market for drones, demonstrating that collaboration between the two countries is already under way, he said.
The Russo-Ukrainian war has reshaped international defense preparations, with drones becoming a critical component of national security, TEDIBOA chairman Tsao Chin-pin (曹進平) said.
That is why the organization, since its founding, has worked to integrate Taiwanese drone companies and foster collaboration with friendly nations, helping members enhance their global competitiveness, he said.
Established in September last year by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, TEDIBOA aims to promote the growth of Taiwan's drone industry, boost innovation and help domestic companies enter international markets.
It is led by fighter jet developer Aerospace Industrial Development Corp and includes other domestic drone companies.
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