Can Taiwan Build Drones?

Over the course of this week, we are thrilled to share an in-depth, vivid journey through Taiwan’s drone industry in two parts. Ethan’s rigorous research and extensive on the ground reporting is a real contribution to the discussion around Taiwan’s defense. Enjoy!Ethan Kessler was a 2025-2026 Boren Graduate Fellow for Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan. Before that, he was a graduate student and think tank researcher focusing on cross-Strait relations, critical technology, and defense acquisition policy...