NCSIST Kuai Chi
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The Kuai Chi is an unmanned surface vehicle produced by the Taiwanese National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST).
The development of the Kuai Chi was considered especially sensitive with few details released.[1]
In April 2025 a Kuai Chi was spotted undergoing testing off Suao Township.[2]
The Kuai Chi was tested at the Jiupeng Military Base in August 2025.[3]
In August 2025, Taiwan decided to purchase 1,320 Kuai Chi maritime drones, with deliveries over five years[4].
The Kuai Chi was displayed at the 2025 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE).[5][6][7]
Mass production of the Kuai Chi is scheduled to begin in 2026.[8]