TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — US defense technology companies showcased a drone, a machine gun, and aerospace components Tuesday at the Taipei–US City Products & Services Showcase at the Regent Taipei.
The event drew around 300 companies from 18 states and US industry associations. It featured products spanning aerospace, health care, food, and pet supplies, with forums on AI, aerospace, energy, and food processing.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) underscored the importance of Taiwan–US economic ties, noting Taiwan was the seventh-largest US trading partner last year and the US was Taiwan’s second-largest export market. From January to August, Taiwan’s exports to the US reached NT$3.78 trillion (US$117.1 billion). He said the city will keep facilitating exchanges and provide support, including tax incentives and labor resources.
American Institute in Taiwan Commercial Section Chief Janee Pierre-Louis commended the city’s role in convening the showcase and said she hopes cooperation will deepen in areas such as AI and semiconductors.
According to the Arizona–Taiwan Trade & Investment Office, three Arizona aerospace firms participated and will also exhibit at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition from Thursday to Saturday. They include ZenaDrone, which has opened an office in Taiwan, firearms maker Dillon Aero, and aircraft engine company HFE International.
ZenaDrone presented a commercial UAV the company says can fly for more than an hour, with a modular payload for uses including agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and military reconnaissance.
Dillon Aero displayed a compact 7.62mm machine gun designed for integration with weapon systems, armored vehicles, naval vessels, and drones. The company said it can also be configured for counter-UAV missions and is light enough for dismounted use.
HFE International highlighted interchangeable propulsion systems for drones, saying the design supports faster deployment and maintenance across military and commercial fleets.
The West Virginia Taiwan Office promoted investment in the state’s EV, aerospace, battery, and hydrogen sectors and featured a local firm’s diver-tracking system using acoustic wave technology. The State of New Mexico Taipei Office presented chili products, pecans, cocktails, and tamales, while the State of Missouri Asia-Pacific Office showcased rice, sauces, and walnuts.
