mentioned by Northrop Grumman and Aerovronment, ordinary people will generally feel strange, but the two American companies are famous in the military industry.The former is one of the three major U.S. military industry contractors. It is responsible for making the first new type of bomber B-21, which has been responsible for making the US Air Force for more than 30 years; the latter has developed a "spring knife" suicide drone that can lock the target together on the battlefield.
Just on Wednesday (September 25), the industrial delegation composed of 26 American drone manufacturers including Noslop Gluman and the Airbon Company ended a four -day visit in Taiwan.EssenceThey are organized by the United States International Trade Administration, spanning the Great West, and dedicated to Taiwan to find the accessories of the foundable workers and incorporate the US supply chain.
Due to the sensitive Taiwan -US military cooperation in Taiwan's itinerary and discussion content, this group of drones and US -American delegations have not been disclosed throughout Taiwan.Tiantian made a special visit to the Zhongshan Institute of Science in the R & D Town of Taiwan's Military Weapons, and held corporate talks with the "Taiwan Excellent UAV Overseas Overseas Alliance", including the leading enterprise of Taiwan Aerospace Industry Hanxiang Airlines.
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Jialong also received a delegation of drone US -owned enterprises at the Taipei Hotel on Monday (September 23).He posted on Facebook the next day to describe this as a "rare opportunity", so he invited Taiwan -related government agencies and industrial representatives to attend the meeting.The tough supply chain contributes to the peace and stability of India.
Lin Jialong pointed out that the partnership between Taiwan and the United States is strong, and in recent years, it has made many progress in economic and security cooperation.He also said that in the first "National Defense Industry Strategy" in the United States in January this year, it clearly states that Taiwan is a global network member of "Youkan Outsourcing".Purchasing national procurement to enhance the toughness of its defense supply chain with the allies, while reducing the dependence on potential opponents.
The Taiwan China Times reported that the drone and US -owned enterprise delegation visited Taiwan this week that after the Russian and Ultimate War, the demand for drones increased greatly, but the supply chain could not be controlled. In addition, many parts were made in mainland China.The United States wants to create a "non -red supply chain".
For a long time, the Vice President Xiao Meiqin made a lot of efforts behind the scenes. During the four -day itinerary, the Taiwan -American industry seminar was arranged and a banquet was set up at the Taipei Hotel.In the past, the Taiwan government invited American weapons manufacturers to enter the Taipei Hotel.
According to the analysis of the British Financial Times, China's drone industry has a global championship in scale, while Taiwan and the United States discuss the bilateral exchanges of the drone supply chain, highlighting the various efforts of more industries for "de -risk".This is the security doubts about the US and medium -sized corner and Washington's security doubts about several Chinese products, especially military -civilian dual -use products.
Reports also pointed out that even though many Western countries managed to reduce their dependence on Taiwanese chip manufacturers, Taiwan still became the key point of global supply chain with its own technology strength.
Creating a non -red supply chain will greatly increase the cost of the United States
Taiwan has dozens of commercial drone companies, but compared to mainland China, the scale of related companies in Taiwan is not large, and it has always been based on the production of smaller flight machines.
In fact, the United States and Taiwan's discussions with the creation of drones are not started this week, and the two parties are expected to have frequent interaction.
Shortly after Lai Qingde took office on May 20, 27 U.S. defense contractors, including airbound companies, attended the Taiwan -US National Defense Industry Forum held in Taipei in early June.Opinions with Taiwan ’s government -oriented research and research.
Bloomberg reported that following 26 U.S. drone manufacturers ending this week's visit to Taiwan, the governor of Oklahoma, the United States, will lead the delegation to Taiwan on Sunday (September 29) to start Taiwan for five days.Access.A person familiar with the matter revealed that the members of the delegation include the drone company considering investing in the investment.
Zou Yu, deputy director of the Industrial Development Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, revealed in a media interview on Wednesday (September 25) that next month, some senior executives of some large drone companies in Taiwan will visit Russia.
Scholars analyze that drones are the key projects of Taiwan ’s next -generation weapons. If they can be supported by the advanced technology of US companies, they will also be greatly helpful for Taiwan's development of military drones.Based on national security considerations, the United States is imperative to create a "non -red supply chain" that eliminates Chinese companies, but it will inevitably face the challenge of greatly increasing costs.
Zhuang Jiaying, an associate professor of the Department of Political Department of the National University of Singapore, told the Voice of the United States that the inevitable cost of getting rid of China's "red supply chain" has increased greatly, but drone technology is currently relatively mature and technology is not challenging.Efficiency and impact on domestic politics in the United States and Taiwan are involved in the transfer of budgets and technology and technology.
Wang Xiuwen, assistant researcher at the Institute of Politics and combat concepts of the National Defense Safety Research Institute in Taipei, pointed out that the battery and motor can purchase Chinese products that are not involved in security, but include positioning, communication, flight control systems and chipsFor key components, even if the cost is high, democratic countries such as the United States must also set up another procurement pipeline.
Taiwan actively builds the UAV national team
In view of the huge demand in the global drone market, Taiwan has set up the goal of heroes. Before 2028, the monthly production capacity of drones was achieved by 15,000, and the overall industry output value reached 30 billion yuan (NT $ 1.2 billion, 1.2 billion yuan), Compared with currently, the growth rate is about 10 times.
In order to promote the international development of the drone industry, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced on September 10 that the Taiwan Excellent UAV Ocean Organization Alliance was established.The alliance held an oath conference in Taichung on Monday (September 23), with a total of more than 40 manufacturers attended.
Hanxiang said that the primary purpose of the alliance is to integrate manufacturers' technical improvement and look at the global sales market. With Taiwanese manufacturers to fight for orders, there will be some overseas schedule.Because of the long -term assembly production of the body structure, Han Xiang has sufficient volume to help drone mass production. After the establishment of the alliance, it can integrate Taiwan's technology and mass production energy and create the so -called "national team" of Taiwan drones.
But for the establishment of the Taiwan brand, Gu Lixiong, the Minister of Defense of Taiwan, splashed the drone industry with cold water.
Gu Lixiong told the media in Taipei last week that the Taiwanese drone may not be suitable for the Taiwanese brand, but it can become a part of the international supply chain, especially in Taiwan.The strength of the conductor chip, the United States now emphasizes "de -Chineseization and de -divorce", which is an opportunity for Taiwan.
Entering the Western supply chain is of course important business opportunities, but from the eyes of Hanxiang and other Taiwanese drones, foundry production is not the ultimate goal.Is it a foundry for Taiwan, why not directly place an order to Taiwan?
The production of most military drones in the United States relies on national defense contractors.According to the New York Times Chinese website, Taiwan wants to play a greater role in the design and manufacturing of drones in the United States and its allies, and will face certain obstacles.
Reports pointed out that U.S. policy makers may be cautious about excessive relying on Taiwan's drone components.Some people worry that industrial secrets will leak to mainland China.If Taiwan is blocked or attacked by the mainland, American drone manufacturers may lose important component supply.
In any case, the United States and Taiwan will join forces to build a drone. The biggest benefit will be the side of Treasure Island, but it cannot be determined at this time.Is the opposite shore?
After all, a large drone, from chips, batteries, sensors to gyroscopes. The supply chain behind these parts is inextricably linked. It is not so simple to completely exclude mainland manufacturers.
