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flag Taiwan launches U.S.-co-developed Barracuda-500 missile to boost defense against China.

flag Taiwan unveiled the Barracuda-500, its first missile co-developed with U.S. company Anduril Industries, as part of strengthened defense ties with the U.S. to counter China's growing military pressure. flag The autonomous, low-cost cruise missile, designed for group attacks on warships, will be produced locally by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, with costs kept under T$6.5 million per unit. flag The move supports Taiwan’s goal to spend 5% of its GDP on defense by 2030, up from 3.3% by 2026, and follows plans to sign agreements with U.S. and Canadian firms during a defense trade show.

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