The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has confirmed the delivery of the first party Altius 600M drones, purchased in the United States.
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According to the Ministry, the multifunctional drones of American origin, produced by defense company Anduril Industrieson August 4.
Chiu Kuo-chengMinister of National Defense, emphasized that the successful purchase of the Altius 600M drones reflects the military determination to adapt to the changing circumstances on the battlefield and to accelerate the introduction of innovative technologies.
“It is also of great importance that Taiwan and the United States work together to use advanced technologies against the threat of the Chinese Communist Party and to guarantee peace and stability in the region,” said the minister.
According to the website Militarnyi Taiwan purchased these American drones in June last year. The estimated costs for the purchase of 291 units are around 300 million US dollars.
In addition to the multifunctional drones, the purchase also included auxiliary material, training UAVs, logistics services and technical support.
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