Taiwanese drone manufacturer Thunder Tiger recently announced that its board of directors has approved a NT$710 million (US$22.88 million) investment to purchase land and factory facilities in the Dapumei Industrial Park in Chiayi, Taiwan, to support its operational growth and meet research and development and mass production needs for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The purchase includes 4,254 ping (14,054 square meters) of land and 7,056 ping of factory space, which will be developed into a research and development and production base for both military and commercial unmanned vehicles.
Scaling up production capacity
Optimistic about the growth momentum of unmanned vehicles, Thunder Tiger is not only expanding its production capacity investments but also launching a cash capital increase by issuing new shares. The funds raised from this capital increase will be used to purchase land and factory facilities for production lines, establish unmanned vehicle production equipment, expand sterile packaging material production equipment, and strengthen working capital.
In recent years, Thunder Tiger has extended its focus beyond drones to include unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
Expanding product portfolio
In September 2025, Thunder Tiger showcased its "Sea Shark 600" at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition, jointly presenting a weapon system capable of carrying munitions in collaboration with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST).
Thunder Tiger stated that the company currently has two main goals. The first is to fulfill large-scale domestic procurement demands, including bidding for the five new UAV tenders recently released by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. The second is to actively expand export opportunities in markets such as the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Establishing US presence
Thunder Tiger has already begun establishing its presence in the US, confirming plans to set up a factory in Ohio, which is expected to begin operations in early 2026. This move positions the company to potentially secure orders from the US military and other American customers. Coupled with ongoing expansions at its Taiwan production base, the company believes that the long-term prospects for the unmanned vehicle market remain substantial.
Article edited by Jerry Chen
