Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has reportedly entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US defense tech firm Anduril to acquire a command and control system as well as unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
According to the Liberty Times in Taipei, the agreement focuses on Anduril’s Lattice software platform—a decision-making tool designed for sensor integration and command and control operations.
In July, Anduril secured a $99.6 million contract from the US Army to lead a consortium developing the Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype. This system aims to improve operational speed and cohesion by enabling sensor-to-shooter data fusion and coordinated decision-making for mechanized forces.
Taiwan’s Unmanned Defense Build-Up
While the specific UAS model involved in the agreement remains undisclosed, Anduril recently revealed the Fury—a next-generation unmanned combat aircraft capable of operating alongside piloted jets. Its mission set includes electronic warfare, air-to-air combat, and suppression of enemy defenses.
The announcement coincides with an upcoming visit to Taiwan by Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, scheduled for August 4.
Taiwan is rapidly scaling up its unmanned capabilities as part of its asymmetric defense strategy against China. This includes a recent US deal to purchase 1,000 attack drones—among them, 291 Altius 600M-V units produced by Anduril.
Domestically, Taiwan is also aiming to procure nearly 50,000 locally manufactured drones over the next two years to bolster its drone fleet.
