Taiwan Launches Global Drone Alliance to Expand Market Access and Secure Supply Chains
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of the Global UAV Alliance for Resilience and Democracy (GUARD). This initiative aims to expand Taiwanese drone manufacturers' access to international markets and establish a resilient and trustworthy uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem for democratic nations. The GUARD alliance will build upon the foundation laid by the Global UAV Academy and existing bilateral cooperation frameworks. Key areas of focus for the alliance include supply chain linkages, international certifications, professional training and education, international competitions, and industry expo promotion. The announcement follows the Taiwan Drone International Forum held on October 30, which also marked the official opening of the Global UAV Academy. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, and former Czech Chamber of Deputies president Marketa Pekarova Adamova were among the more than 350 officials, academics, and industry representatives wh...
