Ukrainian defense technology company UFORCE and Taiwanese drone systems developer AerosoarX signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at finding alternative suppliers of drone components. The partnership is expected to help the Ukrainian company expand sources of electronics and other equipment, reducing dependence on a limited number of manufacturers.
Taiwan's CNA reported on November 4, citing AerosoarX's statement.
Under the agreement, the parties will explore opportunities to involve Taiwanese manufacturers of semiconductors, electronic components, communications equipment, and high-precision equipment in UFORCE's supply chains.
AerosoarX plans to use connections with Taiwanese technology enterprises to seek potential partners and assess cooperation opportunities with the Ukrainian company.
AerosoarX Chairman Lo Chenfan noted that drone manufacturers in various countries face difficulties due to limited availability of critical components, supply instability, and dependence on a small number of suppliers.
According to him, the company seeks to leverage Taiwan's technological and manufacturing capabilities to support UFORCE's international projects.
UFORCE specializes in developing unmanned platforms for maritime, land, and air applications. The company also works on software using artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and drone control technologies.
Taiwanese AerosoarX, on its part, develops unmanned platforms with artificial intelligence integration and modern communication means. The company focuses on international cooperation in component production and supply.
In particular, in late October, AerosoarX signed memoranda with U.S.-based Rajant and SiMa.ai to develop unmanned systems using AI and networking technologies.
For the Ukrainian manufacturer, cooperation with the Taiwanese company opens the possibility to expand the circle of technology partners and enhance the resilience of component supplies necessary for the production of unmanned systems.
Meanwhile, the signed document is a memorandum of intent, not a contract for equipment supply. The parties have not yet announced specific manufacturers, order volumes, values of future deals, or timelines for supply start.
Source: Focus Taiwan / CNA, Focus Taiwan / CNA
