Taiwan¡¯s drone exports are taking off, fueled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Low-cost drones used for reconnaissance and strikes are in high demand as governments around the world boost defense spending in the face of intensifying conflicts.

A relative new player in the increasingly competitive industry, Taiwan¡¯s pitch is to be an ¡°Asian hub¡± for the production of UAVs and components free of Chinese materials, or ¡°non-red.¡±