The Republic of Kinas (Taiwans) Defense Department has confirmed the reception of the first lot of Altius 600m drones purchased from the United States.
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According to the ministry, the US -produced multifunctional drones arrived, produced by the defense company Anduril Industrieson August 4th.
Chiu Kuo-chengDefense Minister, emphasized that the successful purchase of the Altius 600m drones reflects the military’s willingness to adapt to the ever-changing conditions on the battlefield and to accelerate the introduction of innovative technologies.
“It is also very important that Taiwan and the United States work together to exploit groundbreaking technology in the fight against the threat of the Chinese Communist Party and to protect peace and regional stability,” the minister said.
According to the site Militarnyi Bought Taiwan these American drones in June last year. The estimated cost of the 291 units is about $ 300 million.
In addition to the multifunctional drones, the purchase also included auxiliary equipment, training UAVs, logistics and technical support.
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