Taiwan Launches Global Drone Alliance GUARD to Enhance Supply Chains and Technology Exchange
Taiwan has officially launched the Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Alliance for Resilience and Democracy (GUARD), an initiative aimed at fostering technology exchanges and establishing secure supply chains within the drone sector. The alliance will operate under the framework of the Global UAV Academy and existing bilateral cooperation agreements. According to Jiang Zhenwei, head of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs task force on drone diplomacy, GUARD will concentrate on several key areas: supply-chain connections, international certification, professional education and training, international competitions, and the promotion of industry exhibitions. The announcement follows the Taiwan International Drone Forum held on October 30, which also marked the official opening of the Global UAV Academy. The forum attracted over 350 participants, including Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, and focused on critical components, supply-chain cooperation, and technological innovation. Me...
