Taiwan, Europe Push for Trusted AI and Drone Supply Chains

Taiwan and European policymakers are exploring closer cooperation on AI and drone technology as democracies seek safer and more resilient supply chains. Speaking at the Formosa Club Annual Conference in Taipei, European lawmakers highlighted Taiwan's strengths in semiconductors, electronics and drones, while pointing to Europe's manufacturing expertise. Taiwanese officials promoted a "non-red" supply chain aimed at reducing reliance on components from authoritarian states such as China and Russia. Panelists also warned that recent AI-enabled cyberattacks show governments need to move quickly on regulation as emerging technologies become increasingly important to economic and national security.