Can Taiwan help Germany ease its reliance on Chinese drones? DW 06/30/2025
Briefly

German companies are shifting their focus to Taiwan to diversify their drone supply chains away from China's dominance. A recent report reveals that Germany has become the second-largest importer of Taiwanese drones in early 2025. Researcher Verena Jackson highlighted the need for independence from China, while Hong-Lun Tiunn of DSET emphasized Taiwan's development of a 'non-red' supply chain, which aligns with Taipei's defense strategy against potential Chinese aggression. This shift has significant implications for the global drone market, currently dominated by China.
Germany is becoming increasingly reliant on Taiwanese drones as it seeks to diversify its supply chain away from China, which currently dominates the global drone market.
Taiwan's rising prominence as a drone supplier stems from its focus on creating a 'non-red' supply chain and building independence from China's influence, appealing to European partners.
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