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Taiwan Bolsters Asymmetric Defense with First Altius-600M Delivery

The handover highlights deepening U.S. – Taiwan defense ties, with Anduril laying groundwork for local drone production.

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A loitering munition is displayed at National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taichung City, central Taiwan, on March 14, 2023.

Overview

  • Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense confirmed delivery of the first batch of Altius-600M loitering munitions to the Republic of China Army on August 4.
  • Anduril Industries assumed production risk to complete the systems six months after contract signature and has opened a branch office in Taipei.
  • The Altius-600M can be launched from air, land, or sea platforms, accommodate modular seekers and warheads, and offers twice the loiter time and range of previous systems.
  • Defense Minister Wellington Koo described the rapid handover as indispensable to Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare doctrine and deterrence against potential threats.
  • The transfer underscores accelerating U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation and paves the way for collaboration with the National Chung-Shan Institute and local industry on sustained drone production.