“[In 2025], Poland has quietly become the world’s biggest buyer of Taiwanese drones, taking in nearly 60 percent of Taiwan’s total exports…”
“Like many European states, Poland to an extent relies on Chinese supply chains and imports a variety of industrial and manufacturing goods. But growing concerns about China, and the vision of being hit with export restrictions during moments of peak geopolitical tensions have pushed the Polish government to look for alternatives. European producers build technologically advanced systems, but they are not yet able to provide the sheer quantities demanded by today’s military scaling. American drones remain crucial, but their acquisition can sometimes be slowed by costs or regulations, a thorny problem that has started being tackled only recently.”
“Taiwan fits perfectly into the middle ground: accessible, reliable, and politically less complicated for EU governments seeking to reduce their dependence on Chinese technologies. For Poland, which prioritizes effectiveness and rapid delivery, this combination made Taiwanese drones a practical and desired solution.”
“For Taiwan, Poland’s procurement choices offer potential opportunities. Supplying large quantities of drones to a crucial member of NATO’s eastern flank gives Taiwanese companies visibility and demonstrates that Taiwan can contribute to European security in ways that go beyond semiconductors. Such a cooperation also allows Taiwan to build practical bilateral ties with EU member states, independently of formal diplomatic channels at the EU level…”
https://chinaobservers.eu/why-poland-is-worlds-leading-buyer-of-taiwanese-drones/