The Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 aims to strengthen Taiwan's drone manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependence on Chinese-made components in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), citing concerns about Chinese gray-zone pressure tactics against Taiwan. The bill directs the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to establish a Blue UAS Working Group within 180 days of enactment, bringing together government, industry, and academic experts to assess Taiwan's drone production capacity, identify barriers to certification and export controls, and explore opportunities for U.S.-Taiwan co-development partnerships, drawing lessons from Ukraine's wartime drone experience. It also calls for a cooperative framework with regional allies to build secure, non-Chinese UAS supply chains, and requires a fast-track certification process allowing Taiwanese manufacturers expedited access to the Pentagon's "Blue UAS" approved products list. The legislation primarily affects U.S. defense agencies, Taiwan's drone industry, and regional security partners, with the working group required to report to Congress annually for three years starting one year after enactment. The bill authorizes unspecified funding levels and includes language clarifying it does not alter existing U.S. policy on Taiwan's political status or the One China Policy.
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