Demand for Non-Chinese Supply Chain Ignites Taiwan Drone Boom
Taiwanese drone exports grew 750% year-over-year in the first seven months of 2025. Demand comes mainly from American and European partners eager for state-of-the-art technology. But with disadvantages in software comparable to the scope of its advantages in hardware, how long can Taiwan maintain dominance?
Defense Cooperation with Pentagon’s DIU Offers New Business Opportunities for Taiwan
Taiwan is on the verge of a historic shift, moving from a customer for U.S. arms to a vital player in its defense supply chain. How could collaboration with the Pentagon's elite innovation unit and Silicon Valley's top startups launch an era of joint weapons production and redefine security in the Pacific?
China’s Military Parade and Its Global Implications
China’s September 3 military parade was more than a show of strength. From Xi Jinping’s unusually short speech to the debut of new weapons and the presence of Putin and Kim Jong Un, the event highlighted China’s ambitions to deepen alliances, expand military reach, and reshape the global order. What message was Beijing really sending?
The DIU Story: How a Fighter Pilot and a Policy Wonk Built a Pentagon Startup
An F-16 pilot flying a mission in the night, lost in the sky because his jet's navigation was obsolete. This moment led to the founding of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), a startup designed to bridge the gap between military needs and commercial tech. In this exclusive interview, we sat down with its founding leaders, Raj Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff, to hear how they are revolutionizing modern warfare.