TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Changhua-based automotive components manufacturer Cub Elecparts has jointly developed an Aegis counter-drone system with international partners.
Company founder Yu Shan-chuan (尤山泉) said that business opportunities for drones and counter-drone systems have continued to expand since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war. He noted the system has been tested by major international defense companies and that its core technology has been transferred to Cub Elecparts, per CNA.
The Aegis system can help keep communications running during military conflicts and enhance the safety of soldiers, armored vehicles, and critical facilities. It added that the system has been deployed at more than 1,200 sites worldwide, including military bases, airports, and key infrastructure.
Cub Elecparts highlighted that the Taiwan-made system combines radio frequency signal processing, AI-powered image analysis, and high-frequency radar, enabling it to detect, track, and intercept drone threats.
Yu added that the company uses its database to improve the system’s ability to identify different types of drones. When facing unknown models, the system can capture their communication signals, analyze them, and update its database for future detection.
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and Changhua Magistrate Wang Hui-mei (王惠美) visited the company on Sunday. Cho praised its expertise in automotive radar and tire pressure sensors and recognized its successful shift into UAV technology.
The company also showcased its development of automotive high-frequency radar, a key technology that supports driver-assistance systems and helps promote autonomous driving in EVs.
Cho said that building a China-free drone supply chain is crucial amid global supply chain reshuffling and geopolitical changes. He urged the Legislative Yuan to approve the NT$1.25 trillion (US$39 billion) special defense budget, part of which would support the development of Taiwan’s domestic defense sector.
Wang thanked the company for donating 16 smart road signal warning systems to the county in January, which are expected to reduce accidents and enhance pedestrian safety.
