An order for four advanced U.S.-made MQ-9B "SkyGuardian" drones is on track and hasn't been affected by the war in the Middle East, Taiwan's air force said on Tuesday. The air force said in a statement that the order for the drones, made by General Atomics and designed for surveillance and target acquisition, is proceeding according to schedule. "Deliveries have not been affected by the fighting in the Middle East," the air force statement said. Speaking to reporters earlier on Tuesday at parliament, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the government had not been approached by the U.S. about transfers of weapons to the Middle East. If any of Taiwan's U.S.-made weapons were to be redeployed, that would only happen if the U.S. side made a request, he added.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 06:51 UTC