The four years of war in Ukraine have re-written the needs of modern warfare – and at its forefront are aerial drones. Amid concerns that China is aiding Russia with military goods, Kyiv has sought to edge China out of its drone supply chain. Ukraine, as well as Europe and the United States, have increasingly turned to Taiwan as an alternative supplier.
Interesting how Taiwan is stepping up as a drone supplier for Ukraine given China’s ties to Russia. I wonder if this will affect cross-strait relations or just be another chip in the tech rivalry.
It’s surprising to see Ukraine pivot to Taiwan for drones, especially since the US and Europe have their own suppliers. Makes you wonder if quality or geopolitics drove this change.
The regional power dynamics make this far more complicated than it appears. (7a70c8)
Makes sense to diversify away from China when they’re aiding Russia. Taiwan’s electronics expertise could be a game-changer for Ukraine’s drone warfare.
When does the cycle of retaliation ever actually stop? (64517d)
Reconstruction efforts need to start long before the last shot is fired. (0c52d4)