The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China - Tech Startups

The war in Ukraine, the increasing tensions over Taiwan and the dominance of Chinese drone manufacturers underline the need for the US military to purchase cheap drones manufactured in mass production from American companies. However, the US has made the bill without China.

The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China - Tech Startups

As the U.S. military ramps up plans for large-scale drone deployment to offset China’s growing presence in the Pacific, one uncomfortable truth stands out: many of the Silicon Valley startups building America’s next-gen military drones are still sourcing critical parts […] The post The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China first appeared on Tech Startups.

Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […] The post Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation appe…

Demand is increasing, but manufacturers in Silicon Valley are highly dependent on components from the People's Republic of China

Under the hull of American drones, the Chinese footprint: the United States does not manage to manufacture without Chinese components Trump's tariffs could worsen the situation The United States is currently in a strategic impasse: its drone industry, including military applications, remains heavily dependent on Chinese components. This reality, highlighted by companies such as Skydio, underscores the vulnerability of supply chains...

According to a report, US drone manufacturers face difficulties due to their dependence on components manufactured in China. (Drone, policy)