Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has recently formalized an agreement with the U.S. government to purchase 1,000 attack drones, marking a significant step in the island’s defense strategy amid rising concerns over a potential military threat from China. Bloomberg reported on October 29, 2024, that this agreement was solidified with the signing of a "letter of offer and acceptance" at the end of September, which precedes the final contracts specifying exact quantities, financial terms, and delivery timelines. Read more.
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| US Army Exercise with a Switchblade Drone in July 2021 (Picture source: US DoD) |