Taiwan drone maker says quality over quantity in China arms race
A leading Taiwanese drone manufacturer argues its products need only buy time until military support arrives, rather than match China's production capacity.
Thunder Tiger, one of Taiwan's major drone makers, is addressing concerns about how the island could compete with China's industrial output. The company's sales representative suggested that Taiwanese drones may not need to outproduce China's arsenal, but rather provide a tactical advantage by sustaining Taiwan until external assistance arrives.
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