Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill creates a working group to help the U.S. and Taiwan jointly develop and produce drones (called "Blue UAS") that do not rely on parts from China. The group would include government, industry, and academic experts and must report to Congress annually for three years.
• Most commercially available drones currently depend on Chinese-made components, which creates cybersecurity, supply chain, and operational risks for both the U.S. and Taiwan. This bill aims to build a supply chain that is completely independent of China.
• Taiwanese drone manufacturers would get a fast-track certification process, including expedited export control reviews and reciprocal testing arrangements, making it easier to sell their products to the U.S. military and allied nations.
• The bill also sets up a cooperative framework with regional allies to promote secure, China-independent drone supply chains and improve interoperability among friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific.
• The bill explicitly states it does not change existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan or the government's position on Taiwan's international status, keeping within the framework of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979.