Drone cooperation took a significant step forward after Taiwan confirmed active joint ventures with Poland in the drone industry. The announcement highlights Taipei’s expanding technology partnerships in central and eastern Europe and reflects broader efforts to strengthen non-China supply chains.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung confirmed the partnerships during a recent interview, saying Taiwan already works directly with Poland through established joint ventures focused on uncrewed aerial vehicle development. He emphasized that the cooperation supports both economic security and diplomatic engagement.
The confirmation follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Poland last week. The agreement links the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance with the Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems to jointly develop key drone technologies and diversify global supply chains.
Officials described the initiative as part of Taiwan’s central and eastern Europe supply chain resilience plan. Poland plays a pivotal role in the region due to its geographic position, economic size, and logistical support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Lin said central and eastern European countries possess valuable drone expertise because of persistent regional security threats. As a result, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economic Affairs continue promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation with these nations.
Beyond Poland, Taiwan already maintains drone partnerships with the Baltic states and the Czech Republic. These collaborations aim to enhance shared manufacturing capacity and technological interoperability among democratic partners.
Meanwhile, Taiwanese drone manufacturers including Thunder Tiger, GEOSAT Aerospace, and Coretronic have prepared to expand international engagement. Lin said these firms possess strong technical capacity and show eagerness to join overseas projects.
Drone cooperation also supports Taiwan’s broader economic security strategy. Uncrewed aerial vehicles now rank as a core component of Taiwan’s democratic supply chain initiatives and international industrial diplomacy.
To coordinate global efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs established a drone diplomacy task force. The group seeks to build an international drone alliance connecting Taiwan with allies and like-minded countries.
Looking ahead, officials plan to explore deeper cooperation with partners such as the Philippines. Taiwan also considers launching an international drone academy, pilot alliances, training programs, and scholarship initiatives to develop global talent pipelines.
Overall, drone cooperation underscores Taiwan’s strategy to combine diplomacy, security, and advanced manufacturing while strengthening its international standing.
