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US and Taiwan Unveil Jointly Developed Attack Drone

2/6/2026

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The United States and Taiwan are jointly developing weapons, including a jet-powered attack drone, to strengthen Taiwan's defense amid rising Chinese pressure.
On February 5, Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military tested Mighty Hornet IV drone with a Taiwanese mission payload.
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) called the project a significant step in US-Taiwan defense technology cooperation.

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Story summary

The United States and Taiwan are jointly developing weapons, including a jet-powered attack drone, to strengthen Taiwan's defense amid rising Chinese pressure.
On February 5, Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military tested Mighty Hornet IV drone with a Taiwanese mission payload.
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) called the project a significant step in US-Taiwan defense technology cooperation.