US drone makers expand into Asia seeking military contracts amid China concerns
Several U.S. drone manufacturers are pursuing sales across Asia at the Singapore Airshow, capitalizing on regional concerns about China's military expansion. Companies like Anduril Industries and Shield AI, backed by Pentagon contracts and experience in Ukraine, are opening offices and establishing factories to supply cutting-edge unmanned systems to Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore, and other allies. The shift reflects how drone technology has become central to defense strategies in the Pacific.
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Several U.S. drone firms used the Singapore Airshow to accelerate their commercial and operational expansion into the Asia-Pacific defense market, announcing new partnerships, system sales, and regional office openings aimed at Asian militaries amid growing concerns about China's military build-up.
The showcase, held at the Singapore Airshow 
SG, featured U.S. companies including Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Neros Technologies, AeroVironment, Inc. , and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. as they sought to expand sales to defense buyers across the region. The drive was prompted in part by the prominent combat use of drones in Russia's war in Ukraine (
RU and 
UA), which has generated substantial investor interest and renewed focus within defense sectors worldwide on unmanned systems capabilities.
SG, featured U.S. companies including Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Neros Technologies, AeroVironment, Inc. , and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. as they sought to expand sales to defense buyers across the region. The drive was prompted in part by the prominent combat use of drones in Russia's war in Ukraine (RU and UA), which has generated substantial investor interest and renewed focus within defense sectors worldwide on unmanned systems capabilities.
