Taiwan is set to dramatically scale up its military drone production starting in 2026 as the Ministry of National Defense prepares to order nearly 50,000 units, a move intended to shift the island’s domestic supply chain from small-batch development to industrial-scale manufacturing. Following the launch of its largest-ever unmanned aerial vehicle tender in 2025, defense authorities are planning for a sharp increase in volume that will test the capability of local manufacturers to sustain mass production.