Taiwan has proposed increasing its defence budget by 15% next year. The draft budget, which is yet to be approved by parliament, sets aside TWD345.9bn ($10.5bn), an increase of TWD44.6bn. The extra money is expected to be spent on procuring military equipment, including US-mad
Army Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed
Nominations are now closed for the Army Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact across the defence sector.
Excellence in Action SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH AI-enabledfire control systems are turning standard rifles into precision counter drone and small arms platforms. Discover how SMASH is redefining dismounted force protection, accuracy, and ethical AI use on today’s battlefield and why it has won the Innovation award.
