Taiwan showcased its homegrown drone technology on Tuesday amid growing concerns about China’s threat to use force to assert its sovereignty over the self-governing nation.
Updated: November 16, 2022 at 1:44pm
Members of the media at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan, watch Tengyun, a large Taiwanese-developed drone similar to the US MQ-9 Reaper that can stay aloft for up to 24 hours.
The National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan, demonstrates a Jianxiang anti-radiation loitering munition.
Members of the media look at a Jianxiang anti-radiation loitering grenade launcher at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
The Taiwanese flag is seen on the NCSIST Albatross medium drone on display at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
A helicopter drone flies during a demonstration for members of the media at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
A jet flight simulator is in use at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
The National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan, displays a scale drone model used for wind tunnel stress tests.
Members of the media look at a Jianxiang anti-radiation loitering grenade launcher at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
A Taiwanese flag flies from a jet engine at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.
A worker stands next to a helicopter drone with its guidance system at the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung, central Taiwan.