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Taichung, March 14 (CNA) Taiwan's top military research unit unveiled nine domestically developed drones in Taichung Tuesday, including a loitering munition, or "suicide drone," similar to the U.S.-made AeroVironment Switchblade 300.

NINE TYPES: One of the devices can be carried by a single soldier and can destroy high-value, high-risk vehicles as well as target personnel, an official saidStaff writer, with CNA

Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Taiwan top military research unit will unveil a series of domestically made attack drones in Taichung Tuesday, including a loitering munition similar to the United States' AeroVironment Switchblade 300, a source told CNA Sunday.

The nation showcased the vehicle-launched Chien Hsiang loitering munition and the Teng Yun reconnaissance drone that is similar to the MQ-9 Reaper.