US EditionTaiwan shows off first missile to be jointly manufactured with US arms maker
- On September 17 in Taipei, Taiwan introduced its inaugural missile produced in collaboration with an American firm, signifying an important milestone in their defense partnership.
- The unveiling follows Taiwan's aim to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 amid increasing military pressure from China.
- The military-owned NCSIST showcased the Barracuda-500, an autonomous, low-cost cruise weapon intended to strike warships in coordinated swarms, with plans to manufacture it domestically through technology transfer.
- NCSIST President Li Shih-chiang said they aim to build a local production line and keep costs below T$6.5 million , while signing two contracts and six MOUs with U.S. and Canadian firms.
- This defense cooperation reflects Taiwan's effort to counter China's threats and prepare for possible blockades, emphasizing self-reliance on the island itself.
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The Barracuda-500 missile marks a new level of collaboration between Taipei and Washington, amid the growing Chinese military pressure on the island
In first, Taiwan to jointly manufacture autonomous missile and underwater drone with US partner
TAIPEI, Sept 18 — Taiwan will jointly manufacture a missile and an underwater drone with a US company for the first time, officials said today.The democratic island faces the constant threat of an invasion by China, which claims it is part of its territory, and is under US pressure to spend more on its own defence.Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) agreed earlier this year with US defence firm Anduril to jo…
China threat looms, Taiwan not taking chances: Teams up with US firm to make missiles, undersea drones
Earlier this year, Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) joined hands with US defence firm Anduril to make the company's Barracuda-500, a low-cost, autonomous cruise missile
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