Findings

Congress makes the following findings: (1) Taiwan is a longstanding and vital democratic partner whose security is central to United States strategic interests and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (2) The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is increasingly employing gray-zone tactics, including routine use of unmanned aerial systems and other low-cost platforms, to pressure Taiwan and undermine its security. (3) As set forth in the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 (Public Law 96–8), it is United States policy to maintain its capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion against Taiwan and provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive nature. (4) As set forth in the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (subtitle A of title XII of Public Law 117–263), it is the sense of Congress that the United States should support Taiwan’s acquisition and employment of capabilities that advance asymmetric strategies. (5) The vast majority of commercially available UAS contain PRC-sourced components, creating significant cybersecurity, supply chain, and operational risks for both Taiwan and the United States. (6) Taiwan is well-positioned to develop and produce UAS components and systems but faces challenges in competing with PRC commercial companies, accessing capital, and meeting United States certification and cybersecurity requirements. (7) The United States should support UAS supply chain development in Taiwan to strengthen Taiwan’s asymmetric defense posture and expand United States access to secure, PRC-independent UAS components and systems. (8) The Army Organic Industrial Base, including its arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants, is undergoing modernization to support emerging technologies and may provide opportunities to support the testing and sustainment of unmanned aerial systems and related components in coordination with allies and partners.