Key facts
- Taiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets.
- The system is designed to counter "grey-zone" activities.
- A simulation involved 20 aircraft.
- The system allows drones to autonomously divide tasks and coordinate movements.
Taiwan is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and to counter "grey-zone" activities. Researchers have completed a simulation involving 20 aircraft, according to the island’s Ocean Affairs Council. The system, funded by the council, is intended to enable various drone types to autonomously divide tasks, plan routes, and coordinate movements, providing persistent, wide-area surveillance for coastguard operations.