Richard Sanders, Phnom Penh The Pentagon has signed new agreements with Palmer Luckey’s Anduril and several other defence‑tech startups, creating a pathway for faster evaluation and deployment of emerging military systems. The framework is designed to overhaul slow traditional procurement cycles and more rapidly bring autonomous technologies, advanced sensors, and AI‑driven platforms into U.S. military…
Frank Williams, Phnom Penh The United States will struggle to defend itself against advanced missile systems developed by China and Russia, senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers as they called for funding for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense program. President Donald Trump unveiled the initiative shortly after taking office in January 2025, proposing a large-scale…
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh Israeli defense companies are discreetly reestablishing ties with Taiwan after a 25-year hiatus, adopting a stealth approach shaped by security concerns and regional sensitivities. The renewed cooperation offers Israel a fallback option should its relationships in the Middle East deteriorate further. The partnership recalls earlier decades when Taiwan operated Israeli-made Gabriel…
Richard Saunders, Manila The US has fallen behind Russia and China in the development of AI-powered drones, the New York Times has reported, citing unnamed US defense and intelligence officials. The next-generation unmanned military aircraft are capable of identifying and striking targets, as well as coordinating attacks without human input. A military parade in Beijing…