Trae Stephens, co-founder of defense technology firm Anduril Industries, sharply criticized American lawmakers on Tuesday, warning that congressional dysfunction and Silicon Valley arrogance were handing China a strategic opening in the race for military and technological supremacy. Speaking at the Hill and Valley Forum in Washington, Stephens told hundreds of executives and policymakers that the…
China can learn from the United States when it comes to applying civilian innovations to the military, a Chinese geopolitical expert has said. In an article last week, Gu Jianyi, a researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said China could consider developing a new industrial ecosystem inspired by successful US firms such as SpaceX, Palantir…
Palantir and Anduril’s upcoming services may be a concern for the US Army. A recent memo sent by the US Army (seen by the news agency Reuters) has warned about “fundamental security” problems in the new battlefield communications network being developed by Silicon Valley companies, including Palantir and Anduril. The internal Army memo stated the…
Taiwan is moving swiftly to expand its long-range strike abilities with a new class of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This comes as military planners seek affordable alternatives to expensive cruise missiles and Washington deepens cooperation with Taipei on drones and emerging technologies. The urgency has grown since Beijing showcased cutting-edge uncrewed systems during its…