MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan)
Taiwan's ~NT$21.7B (~US$687M) 2022-2029 program to acquire 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs plus ground control stations from General Atomics; first pair began testing in 2026.
Taiwan's air force allocated NT$21.7 billion (~US$687M) from 2022 to 2029 to procure 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft plus ground control stations from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Taiwan received its first pair of MQ-9Bs in 2026 for assembly and flight testing (remaining stateside for several months of trials before delivery); a second pair is slated for 2027.
Award detail
- Agency
- Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (FMS)
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- ~$687M (NT$21.7B), 2022-2029 program
- Vehicle
- Awarded
- 2022-01-01
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan) contract?
- Taiwan's air force allocated NT$21.7 billion (~US$687M) from 2022 to 2029 to procure 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft plus ground control stations from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Taiwan received its first pair of MQ-9Bs in 2026 for assembly and flight testing (remaining stateside for several months of trials before delivery); a second pair is slated for 2027.
- Which agency awarded the MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan) contract?
- The MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan) contract was awarded by Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (FMS).
- How much is the MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan) contract worth?
- The MQ-9B SkyGuardian FMS (Taiwan) contract has a value of ~$687M (NT$21.7B), 2022-2029 program, awarded on 2022-01-01.
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Taiwan's air force allocated NT$21.7B (~US$687M) 2022-2029 to procure 4 MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs from General Atomics; first pair began testing in 2026
USNI News: Taiwan Receives First U.S. MQ-9 SkyGuardian DronesVerified2026-03-23