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Taiwan invests in 'asymmetric' unmanned boats to counter maritime gray-zone harassment (opens in a new tab)
Taiwan intercepted four Chinese coast guard vessels intruding into Kinmen waters on November 6. To counter China’s maritime gray-zone harassment, Taiwan is investing in asymmetric unmanned boat technology, showcasing systems like STR8 Industries’ *Ghostwake* and MARTAC’s *Devil Ray T24* at its first maritime unmanned systems expo. Officials and experts emphasized the need for AI, indigenous defense tech, and unmanned systems to improve surveillance, reduce risks to personnel, and enhance operational flexibility. Taiwan asserts China’s actions violate international law and aims to deploy scalable, cost-effective unmanned platforms for defense.