Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Drones Cleared for US Military Use

Sept. 23, 2025, 1:57 AM UTC

Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Overkill first-person view exploding drones have been added to a list compiled by the US Defense Department’s Defense Innovation Unit, meaning US government agencies including the military can buy them.

  • The DIU website indicates Tiger Thunder was added to the list on Sept. 20
  • The semi-official Central News Agency in Taipei saysthis is the first time a Taiwanese drone maker has been certified by the US military
  • READ: Taiwan Struggles to Build Drone Defense Force to Counter China
  • READ: Taiwan Spotlights Anduril Drones, Software in New Arms Deals

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