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Taiwan's air force confirmed Tuesday that its procurement of four advanced MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from U.S. defense manufacturer General Atomics remains on schedule and has not been disrupted by ongoing military operations in the Middle East. The first two units are still expected to be delivered later this year, with the remaining two to follow as planned.
Designed for high-level surveillance and target acquisition, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian is one of the most capable unmanned aerial systems in modern military arsenals. Taiwan's air force stated it maintains close coordination with U.S. counterparts to ensure the delivery timeline remains intact and to strengthen the island's national defense capabilities against growing regional threats.
Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo also addressed concerns about potential weapons reallocation, telling reporters that the United States has not requested the transfer or redeployment of any Taiwan-held U.S.-made military equipment to support Middle East operations. Koo clarified that any such transfer would only occur upon a formal U.S. request, none of which have been made in connection with the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
The update comes amid broader concerns over U.S. weapons supply chains, which have been strained since the COVID-19 pandemic and further stretched by military support for Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Taiwan has previously experienced delays in receiving F-16V fighter jets due to these disruptions.
Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, faces persistent military pressure from China, which claims the island as part of its territory — a position Taiwan firmly rejects. Securing reliable defense procurement from the United States remains a strategic priority. Meanwhile, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung acknowledged Tuesday that Seoul has limited authority over the redeployment of U.S. Patriot missile defense systems currently stationed on Korean soil.
