US senators introduce bill to boost Taiwan drone cooperationStaff writer, with CNAA bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a bill to enhance cooperation with Taiwan on drone development and to reduce reliance on supply chains linked to China. The proposed Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 was introduced by Republican US senators Ted Cruz and John Curtis, and Democratic US senators Jeff Merkley and Andy Kim. The Chinese Communist Party "expends countless resources" to isolate Taiwan internationally, Cruz said, adding that the bill would modernize drone supply chains and deepen Taiwan-US defense cooperation. The legislation would expand bilateral cooperation to build secure drone systems while reducing reliance on China and reinforcing regional deterrence, Curtis said. Supporting Taiwan's drone industry through legislation would help close that gap and enhance long-term stability for the US and its allies, he said.

Source: Taipei Times April 03, 2026 08:45 UTC