What if the future of TaiwanтАЩs defense hinges not just on power, but on precision and partnership?
Taiwan just unveiled its first Barracuda-based missile, co-developed with US partner Anduril and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST).
The Barracuda-based missile isnтАЩt just about firepowerтАФitтАЩs about building resilience.
Striking both land and maritime targets, built almost entirely with domestic supply chains to avoid blockades and disruptions. At approx $216,000 per unit, this system aims to combine affordability with sharp deterrence.
The unveiling signals more than a new weaponтАФitтАЩs a shift toward scalable defense, local innovation, and smarter alliances. As regional tensions rise, Taiwan is doubling down on being ready, not just relying on others.
