Taiwan teaches civilians drone skills learned from Ukraine's war as China threat looms
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In a nutshell: No war has seen drones used quite like the Ukraine-Russia conflict, where the devices have been helping hold back invading Russian forces since 2022. Taiwan, which has been concerned about the prospect of Chinese invasion for years, is taking note.
Taiwan has seen an increase in volunteer-led civil defence groups in recent times as China becomes more aggressive and emboldened by Russia's actions.
The Guardian reports that a drone program was launched in Taiwan in May. Kuma Academy, the civil defense NGO that runs the training, says the course helps beginner pilots understand how drones are used on the battlefield. It forms part of a broader push to improve drone literacy among Taiwan's public.
Taiwan now has more than 39,000 registered drones and lowered the minimum age for drone registration...
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