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According to the report, Taiwan has introduced two new indigenous drones and a wheeled tank prototype, signaling a bolder push toward self-reliant defense capabilities.
The report stated that the reveal came in a Military News Agency video featuring a bomb-dropping multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a fixed-wing loitering munition, and the ‘D3’ 105mm wheeled tank.
The report also said that the drone was developed by the Armaments Bureau’s 202nd Plant in collaboration with private industry. The drones are built for asymmetric warfare, emphasizing rapid assembly, mass production, and cost-effectiveness.
The report added that the bomb-dropping UAV uses a multirotor platform to hover over targets and release larger munitions, with video footage showing it is equipped with external fuel tanks for extended range.
In addition to the report, both drone systems have passed full-system verification and are slated for phased upgrades to meet evolving tactical requirements. It can withstand 30mm armor-piercing rounds, reach speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour), and travel 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a single load of fuel, enabling rapid redeployment through Taiwan’s roads.
Source: NextGen Defense
The report stated that the reveal came in a Military News Agency video featuring a bomb-dropping multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a fixed-wing loitering munition, and the ‘D3’ 105mm wheeled tank.
The report also said that the drone was developed by the Armaments Bureau’s 202nd Plant in collaboration with private industry. The drones are built for asymmetric warfare, emphasizing rapid assembly, mass production, and cost-effectiveness.
The report added that the bomb-dropping UAV uses a multirotor platform to hover over targets and release larger munitions, with video footage showing it is equipped with external fuel tanks for extended range.
In addition to the report, both drone systems have passed full-system verification and are slated for phased upgrades to meet evolving tactical requirements. It can withstand 30mm armor-piercing rounds, reach speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour), and travel 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a single load of fuel, enabling rapid redeployment through Taiwan’s roads.
Source: NextGen Defense
