Potential for Regional Cooperation Amid China's Expansion Goals

The US and Asian partners may co-produce drones in the Indo-Pacific region as a response to China’s growing technological advancements. This could involve partnerships between companies like Red Cat, Taiwan, and Japan to develop unmanned systems that can operate in contested environments. The initiative is driven by concerns about China’s economic might and its ability to dominate the region through technology. As the US and its allies seek to keep pace with China’s expansion goals, they may need to rely on regional cooperation and investment in new technologies.