Following rumours that a defence company located in Karachi, Universal Smart Military Systems (USMS), was trying to purchase DronesVision’s combat UAVs, the well-known Taiwan-based drone manufacturer has flatly rejected any business connections or continuing conversations with Pakistan. Based in Keelung City, DronesVision is well-known for its cutting-edge anti-UAV and militarised unmanned aerial vehicle technology, such as the Revolver-860 combat drone, which has been used in Ukraine.
Under the direction of Aman Jalal Khan, USMS is located inside Pakistan’s National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), a project designed to increase the nation’s aerospace capabilities. It is closely associated with the Pakistan Air Force.
Despite having no formal arrangement with the Taiwanese company, there were rumours that USMS was offering DronesVision’s Revolver 860 to interested parties. This drone can carry eight 60mm mortar rounds, has a maximum payload of 42 kilogrammes, and has an operational endurance of 20 to 40 minutes.
DronesVision clarified in a formal statement that it has “not conducted any transactions, business engagements, or received any End-User Certificates (EUCs)” from Pakistan in response to these accusations.
The company emphasised that strict export controls forbid sales to certain countries, including Pakistan, due to geopolitical sensitivities, and that all of its products are classified as Strategic High-Tech Commodities under Taiwanese law, requiring official export permits for any international sales. DronesVision reiterated that company complies completely with all applicable laws, both domestic and foreign.
The business also brought attention to a persistent issue in the military industry: unapproved third parties misrepresenting DronesVision’s goods by deleting the company’s logo and changing advertising materials, tricking prospective customers into thinking there is an official partnership or origin.
This episode takes place as Pakistan’s investment in drone warfare has increased dramatically, with an estimated $200–500 million spent between 2020 and 2025 on internal initiatives and imports from China and Turkey.
However, considering the intricate geopolitical realities involving Taiwan, India, and Pakistan, Pakistan’s interest in a Taiwanese UAV platform is unique. The issue is made more sensitive by Pakistan’s strong links to China and Taiwan’s expanding security partnership with India.
The problems associated with UAV proliferation and the dangers of third parties abusing brand reputations to draw in military customers, independent of real business relationships or export authorisations, are highlighted by DronesVision’s public denial.
The case also underscores the strict export regulations and compliance requirements upheld by Taiwan’s defence technology industry, especially in view of the island’s geopolitical concerns and strategic alliances.
