
Taiwan Civilians Train on Drones to Prepare for Chinese Threat
Kuma Academy launched Taiwan's first civil defense drone training program in May 2026, deliberately removing GPS and auto-stabilization to simulate electronic warfare conditions. Around 75 people complete training monthly, with enrollment sold out through August. The initiative draws on Ukrainian combat experience and complements Taiwan's military drone battalions and a government procurement plan for over 50,000 domestically produced drones.
Source: DroneXL








