AIT Director Greene: US-Taiwan Drone Cooperation, Taiwan an Indispensable Partner
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene stated on June 4 that the US and Taiwan have entered a golden age of economic relations, built on a robust partnership in cutting-edge technologies like AI and drones. On the same day, ITRI signed an agreement with AUVSI to become the first recognized drone certification body outside the US, helping Taiwanese firms access the American market.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhong Rongfeng, Taipei, June 4) American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Raymond Greene said today that the United States and Taiwan have entered a golden age of economic relations, built on a robust partnership in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Greene pointed out that the US is committed to maintaining its leadership in UAV development, commercialization, and export. He recognized Taiwan's strengths in advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and agile production, making Taiwan a natural and indispensable partner.
In the afternoon, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) held the "UAV Certification Body Launch Conference," announcing the signing of a Green UAS licensing, evaluation, and service agreement with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). ITRI will become AUVSI's third-party recognized certification body in Taiwan and part of the US "Green Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Green UAS)."
ITRI noted that this makes Taiwan the first recognized certification body outside the United States, helping Taiwanese companies obtain certification and enter the US market, thereby promoting international certification and global market expansion for Taiwan's UAV industry.
Greene was invited to speak and stated that based on a robust and growing partnership in cutting-edge technologies like AI and UAVs, the US and Taiwan have entered a golden age of economic relations.
He said that in 2025, Taiwan rose to become the 4th largest trading partner of the United States, and now the US is Taiwan's largest export market and investment destination.
Greene stated that unmanned systems are no longer a niche capability; they are crucial for modern defense, economic security, and technological leadership.
Greene pointed out that the US is committed to maintaining its leadership in UAV development, commercialization, and export. He recognized Taiwan's strengths in advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and agile production, making Taiwan a natural and indispensable partner. He stated that this partnership is built on trust and mutual respect.
Greene said that by unifying standards and jointly certifying UAV systems that meet the highest safety standards, the US protects critical infrastructure, safeguards sensitive data, and ensures that defense and commercial sectors remain at the forefront of global innovation.
He stated that the work jointly promoted by ITRI and AUVSI will have a lasting impact not only on the US and Taiwanese economies but also on the broader Asia-Pacific region and other markets, reflecting the inseparable link between security and economic growth.
Greene pointed out that by enhancing interoperability and opening new avenues for trade, investment, and technological cooperation, we are creating opportunities for industry, supporting high-quality jobs, and driving the development of next-generation UAV technology. (Editor: Lin Xingmeng) 1150604
Greene pointed out that the US is committed to maintaining its leadership in UAV development, commercialization, and export. He recognized Taiwan's strengths in advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and agile production, making Taiwan a natural and indispensable partner.
In the afternoon, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) held the "UAV Certification Body Launch Conference," announcing the signing of a Green UAS licensing, evaluation, and service agreement with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). ITRI will become AUVSI's third-party recognized certification body in Taiwan and part of the US "Green Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Green UAS)."
ITRI noted that this makes Taiwan the first recognized certification body outside the United States, helping Taiwanese companies obtain certification and enter the US market, thereby promoting international certification and global market expansion for Taiwan's UAV industry.
Greene was invited to speak and stated that based on a robust and growing partnership in cutting-edge technologies like AI and UAVs, the US and Taiwan have entered a golden age of economic relations.
He said that in 2025, Taiwan rose to become the 4th largest trading partner of the United States, and now the US is Taiwan's largest export market and investment destination.
Greene stated that unmanned systems are no longer a niche capability; they are crucial for modern defense, economic security, and technological leadership.
Greene pointed out that the US is committed to maintaining its leadership in UAV development, commercialization, and export. He recognized Taiwan's strengths in advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and agile production, making Taiwan a natural and indispensable partner. He stated that this partnership is built on trust and mutual respect.
Greene said that by unifying standards and jointly certifying UAV systems that meet the highest safety standards, the US protects critical infrastructure, safeguards sensitive data, and ensures that defense and commercial sectors remain at the forefront of global innovation.
He stated that the work jointly promoted by ITRI and AUVSI will have a lasting impact not only on the US and Taiwanese economies but also on the broader Asia-Pacific region and other markets, reflecting the inseparable link between security and economic growth.
Greene pointed out that by enhancing interoperability and opening new avenues for trade, investment, and technological cooperation, we are creating opportunities for industry, supporting high-quality jobs, and driving the development of next-generation UAV technology. (Editor: Lin Xingmeng) 1150604