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Space could be first battleground in Taiwan crisis as U.S.-China anti-satellite race intensifies
U.S. security officials are increasingly warning that if the United States and China clash militarily over Taiwan, combat could begin in space rather than on the ground. China is rapidly expanding its satellite forces and developing anti-satellite weapons, raising concerns that the U.S. military’s heavy reliance on space could become a vulnerability. U.S. Space Force doctrine focuses on maintaining “space superiority,” while budget plans and allied cooperation aim to counter Chinese capabilities.
Industry
Japan looks to cut Chinese drone reliance, aims for 80,000 a year by 2030
Japan is stepping up efforts to build a domestic drone production system to reduce reliance on a China-centred supply chain. The strategy includes shifting private drone firms toward defence work and expanding government budgets to strengthen unmanned systems competitiveness. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a plan to build capacity to produce about 80,000 drones a year by 2030, though funding details remain unclear. Companies such as Eams Robotics and Terra Drone are highlighted as defence-focused examples.
Industry
U.S. uncrewed surface vessel completes first autonomous crossing of Taiwan Strait, tracks Chinese warships
U.S. maritime uncrewed systems company Seasats said its Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel completed the first fully autonomous crossing of the Taiwan Strait. The craft was operated remotely from hundreds of miles away and covered more than 1,000 nautical miles over 5 days while continuously monitoring maritime traffic. Seasats said it encountered multiple Chinese naval vessels, tracked their positions and obtained photo evidence identifying their type and origin.
