DefenseTaiwan shows off US defense cooperation with jointly developed missile
Island displays defense tech at expo amid China threat, Trump pressure
An autonomous cruise missile developed by Taiwan and Anduril Industries is showcased at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition. (Photo by Tsukasa Hadano)
TSUKASA HADANO
September 19, 2025 00:10 JST
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has unveiled an autonomous cruise missile developed with American startup Anduril Industries, aiming to underscore cooperation with the U.S. and signal that the island will not back down in the face of Chinese military threats.