Czech manufacturers are interested in setting up drone assembly lines in Taiwan, former Czech Chamber of Deputies president Marketa Pekarova Adamova told a forum in Taipei.

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The Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology said the Czech Republic is the largest importer of Taiwanese drones and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) components.

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The Czech Republic is a significant contributor to Ukraine’s defense efforts, as the two countries are separated only by 300km, she said.

As a result, Czech industries have rich experience in developing battle-tested drones, software and navigation systems, compared with other manufacturers that can only test their platforms in labs, Adamova said.

Beyond warfighting, drones have many applications, such as critical infrastructure security, agriculture and logistics, she added.

Prosperity, democracy and livelihood lose all meaning if people cannot live in peace and security, which underscores the importance of Taiwan-Czech collaboration in drones, Adamova said.

Taiwan and the Czech Republic are like-minded countries with shared democratic values, and must work together to defend themselves against powerful foes, Adamova added.

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