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Taiwan's Drone Ambitions Hit as Defense Budget Cut Stalls Unmanned Buildup

Taiwan's plans to boost its drone capabilities have hit a roadblock after a significant cut to its defense budget, with zero new domestically produced drones set to be procured in 2026. The budget slash, resulting from a Legislative Yuan vote, has stalled the island's ambitious unmanned buildup.

https://osintsights.com/taiwans-drone-ambitions-hit-as-defense-budget-cut-stalls-unmanned-buildup?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Taiwan's Drone Ambitions Hit as Defense Budget Cut Stalls Unmanned Buildup

Taiwan's defense budget cut stalls drone buildup, impacting unmanned system procurement; learn how this affects their military ambitions and plans now.

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Analyst207 Apr 8

Italy Nears Deal for Turkish TB3 Drone Fleet

Italy is on the verge of a game-changing deal with Turkey, with a potential order for the cutting-edge TB3 drone fleet expected to be signed off within months. If finalized, Italy would become the first European country to operate the Turkish-made TB3 drone, marking a significant milestone in the region's military tech landscape.

https://osintsights.com/italy-nears-deal-for-turkish-tb3-drone-fleet

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Italy Nears Deal for Turkish TB3 Drone Fleet

Italy to become first European TB3 drone operator, sign deal within months, expanding Turkish drone fleet influence, read the latest updates now.

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AlcorNews Jan 26

Berlin lâche l’#EuroDrone pour des drones US, secouant l’autonomie européenne en défense.
https://armees.com/eurodrone-fragilise-lallemagne-tourne-le-dos-au-projet-et-choisit-des-drones-americains/
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EuroDrone fragilisé : l’Allemagne tourne le dos au projet et choisit des drones américains

L'Allemagne s'engage dans une modernisation militaire sans précédent, avec 50 milliards € pour 30 projets d'armement.

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Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines Aug 4, 2025

Monday, August 4, 2025

Russia, China conduct joint drills in Sea of Japan — Ukrainian drones target Shahed storage site, industrial facilities in Russia; Strikes hit oil depot in Sochi — [vlog] Trump runs out of patience with Russia — General Staff: Russia has lost 1,056,130 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/monday-august-4-2025/