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Poland Becomes Largest Buyer of Taiwanese Drones as Europe Shifts From Chinese Tech (united24media.com)
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Poland has emerged as the largest buyer of drones from Taiwan, positioning itself as a key hub for Europe’s growing demand for non-Chinese defense technology, Bloomberg reported on September 25.

The country now accounts for nearly 60% of Taiwan’s drone exports, which surged to about $32 million through August this year—up from almost nothing in previous years. The United States ranks second, importing around $7 million worth over the same period.

Taiwanese drone manufacturer Ahamani confirmed that Polish demand is so strong it is planning to open a factory in the country, as reported by Bloomberg. The company also revealed that other international firms, including a major South Korean drone producer, have expressed interest in sourcing non-Chinese motors. ) on September 25.

The country now accounts for nearly 60% of Taiwan’s drone exports, which surged to about $32 million through August this year—up from almost nothing in previous years. The United States ranks second, importing around $7 million worth over the same period.

Taiwanese drone manufacturer Ahamani confirmed that Polish demand is so strong it is planning to open a factory in the country, as reported by Bloomberg. The company also revealed that other international firms, including a major South Korean drone producer, have expressed interest in sourcing non-Chinese motors.

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[–] huppakee@piefed.social 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Europe needs to rearm itself and should not buy from non-allied states and neither from authocratic governments. We should not only stop buying weapons from China, but also US, Israel and Turkey (at least as long as Erdogan is in power). We need to put our money in strengthening our own weapon industry and that of countries we either pledged protection to or allied ourselves to. In this light I'm really happy we are increasing purchases from Taiwan and Ukraine. Hopefully we will also continue doing business with South-Korea and Japan because Taiwain is hopelessly lost without the help of those two countries.

[–] Hotznplotzn@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Yes, according to the EU's SAFE program, procurement contracts must ensure that no more than 35% of component costs originate from outside the EU, EEA-EFTA, or Ukraine.

Countries that have signed Security and Defence Partnerships with the EU are Albania, Canada, Japan, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Agreements with other countries such as Australia and New Zealand are being negotiated afaik. Although these partner countries can't take SAFE loans, they can participate in common procurement.

[–] huppakee@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

A relief to learn about this, really great.