Taiwan's national drone team has scored another milestone as the Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) recently visited Poland for exchanges and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Polish Chamber of Unmanned Systems (PISB). This agreement advances strategic collaboration between Taiwan's drone industry and European democracies, aiming to deepen technical and industrial applications cooperation.
The partnership will reportedly focus on strengthening ties between Taiwan and Poland's drone sectors by jointly developing non-red supply chains, system integration, and key technology collaborations. It also aims to align bilateral regulations and markets while promoting multinational testing and demonstration sites. The delegation took advantage of face-to-face interactions to gain deeper insights into Poland's drone capabilities, laying the groundwork for future industrial cooperation.
Poland is currently the largest export market for Taiwanese drones. According to the Ministry of Finance statistics, Poland was Taiwan's top destination for drone export orders in 2024. By October 2025, drone export value surged 11x compared to the entire year of 2024, with Poland accounting for the highest share at 39.3%.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense announced plans to invest at least NT$120 billion (approx. US$3.8 billion) over the next three years in procuring drones and counter-drone systems, establishing production lines, and training personnel. This underscores the significant commercial potential of Poland's drone market and highlights the importance of this enhanced Taiwan-Poland cooperation.
Chin-Pin Tsao, president of Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development (AIDC) and chairman of TEDIBOA, represented Taiwan in signing the MoU with PISB chairman Robert Fintak.
Tsao emphasized that the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped global defense postures, making drones an indispensable capability for national security and industry. Given Poland's proximity to conflict zones and strong defense needs, its rapid military and civilian drone development positions it as a key player in Europe. This cross-national collaboration will serve as a vital bridge for both sides to enter the Eurasian market. On the industrial front, it is expected to drive deeper business interactions, expand sales scale, and enhance technological strength, creating tangible and long-term opportunities.
Article edited by Jack Wu