Taiwan plans to deploy robots on its islands in the South China Sea — Reuters
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense plans to deploy four-legged robotic patrol dogs on strategic islands in the South China Sea that are controlled by Taipei.
These advanced systems will be used for patrolling and inspecting remote areas of the Spratly and Pratas archipelagos.
The official modernization of the military is part of a large-scale program to develop unmanned systems for effectively deterring potential Chinese aggression.
The leading government agency—the military-affiliated National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology—has already demonstrated three variants of combat robots.
The designs are based on platforms from the well-known American company Ghost Robotics, a major supplier of similar technology to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Taiwanese scientists independently integrated their own unique developments into the American platforms, designed for detailed reconnaissance, round-the-clock surveillance, and direct fire.
In particular, one of the presented versions is equipped with an automatic combat cannon mounted on the back of the unmanned vehicle.
The relevant agency emphasizes the high level of interest from frontline units carrying out missions on the front lines of defense.
Military experts view these drones as a tool for minimizing risks to personnel while monitoring dangerous coastal areas.
Jen Kokuan, deputy head of the institute’s research department, officially commented on the current situation regarding the introduction of the latest technologies into the military.
“In fact, the Marines believe that there is an urgent need for such drones on beaches and along the coast, particularly for the Nanshi and Dongshi Coast Guard for patrols and inspections,” said Jen Kokuan.
Reuters reports on this.
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