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CSBC, US Startup Havoc Partner To Build Uncrewed Surface Vessels

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Taiwan's state-backed shipbuilder CSBC has announced a partnership with American defense startup Havoc to build uncrewed surface vessels in Taiwan. The deal pairs CSBC's shipbuilding and production capacity with Havoc's autonomous technology, aligning with a US National Defense Authorization Act provision on joint production of uncrewed systems with Taiwan. The partnership is part of Taipei's push to boost domestic drone production capabilities.

Taiwan-US Drone Partnership

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Taiwan’s state-backed shipbuilder has announced a partnership with an American defense startup on maritime drones.

The agreement pairs CSBC's shipbuilding and production capacity with Havoc's autonomous technology to build uncrewed surface vessels in Taiwan. The partnership is in line with a US National Defense Authorization Act provision on joint production of uncrewed systems with Taiwan, and is part of Taipei’s push to boost domestic drone production capabilities.
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Taiwan-US Drone Partnership

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REPORTER:  
Taiwan’s state-backed shipbuilder has announced a partnership with an American defense startup on maritime drones.

The agreement pairs CSBC's shipbuilding and production capacity with Havoc's autonomous technology to build uncrewed surface vessels in Taiwan. It also includes maintenance and further technical cooperation. The partnership cites a US National Defense Authorization Act provision on joint production of uncrewed systems with Taiwan, and aims to strengthen Taiwan's domestic supply chain and defense industry base.
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