Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has reportedly signed an MoU with US defense firm Anduril to acquire a command and control (C2) platform and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The agreement highlights Taiwan’s interest in Anduril’s Lattice, a software-driven C2 platform designed for rapid battlefield decision-making.
This comes shortly after Anduril secured a $99.6-million contract to lead the development of the US Army’s next-generation C2 (NGC2) system. The NGC2 aims to streamline sensor-to-shooter integration, enhancing decision cycles for ground combat units.
Although Taiwan hasn’t confirmed which drones it will procure through the deal, Anduril’s recently unveiled Fury drone—an uncrewed fighter capable of electronic warfare and air-to-air operations—is a likely candidate. The aircraft is designed to complement manned systems in contested environments.
The agreement aligns with Taiwan’s ongoing push for asymmetric defense. Taipei has already ordered 1,000 attack drones from the US, including nearly 300 Altius 600M-Vs, and plans to produce 50,000 indigenous drones over the next two years to bolster its defenses against China.
