Taiwan MND Domestic Drone Procurement (2026-2027)

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense plans to buy 48,750 domestically made military drones in two phases, 11,270 in 2026 and 37,480 in 2027. The solicitation, reported in July 2025, covers five types, from small multi-rotor VTOL drones to catapult-launched and VTOL fixed-wing aircraft, and requires every drone and component to be made and assembled in Taiwan, excluding Chinese-origin parts and suppliers with ties to China. The cost has been put at nearly NT$50 billion, and the effort follows a 2023 purchase of about 3,000 drones. As of 2026 it is in the procurement phase.