Taiwan evaluates allocating nearly $930 million to a fleet of 1,320 unmanned vessels, with the aim of expanding its defensive options against China’s maritime pressure. The project could also give impetus to a local industry that would combine Taiwanese shipyards and electronics with autonomous systems and software from US companies. *** The Taiwan Navy considers acquiring around 1,320 naval drones, with an estimated budget of NT$ 29.6 billion, …