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Taiwan Unveils US-Made Armed Robot Dogs for Island Patrols

6/2/2026

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On June 2, 2026 Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute displayed three U.S.-built robot dogs supplied by Ghost Robotics fitted with gun-armed modules in Taipei.
Deputy head Jen Kuo-kuang said the robots are meant for beach and coastline patrols around Nansha and Dongsha islands, though no formal order has been placed.
The rollout occurs as Taiwan, which controls Itu Aba in the Spratlys and the Pratas islands, confronts Chinese coast-guard patrols and drone activity.

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On June 2, 2026 Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute displayed three U.S.-built robot dogs supplied by Ghost Robotics fitted with gun-armed modules in Taipei.
Deputy head Jen Kuo-kuang said the robots are meant for beach and coastline patrols around Nansha and Dongsha islands, though no formal order has been placed.
The rollout occurs as Taiwan, which controls Itu Aba in the Spratlys and the Pratas islands, confronts Chinese coast-guard patrols and drone activity.