Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Europe Increases Presence at Taiwan's Defense Show
Taiwan, an island nation, has long relied on the U.S. for weapons because China sees Taiwan as its territory and doesn't want other countries helping.
Recently, countries in Europe are starting to show up and sell their military equipment to Taiwan.
This is happening at Taiwan's big defense show.
For a long time, they were hesitant about causing problems with China, but now they seem less worried, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Companies like Airbus and the German Trade Office are showing off what they can offer.
The U.S. is still a big player, but Europe is making a comeback.
Europe is increasing its presence at Taiwan's largest defense show.
Taiwan has primarily relied on the United States for arms purchases.
The Czech Republic, Germany, and Britain are among the European countries involved.
Airbus displayed a drone designed for surveillance and reconnaissance.
European countries appear less hesitant about interacting with Taipei than in the past.
- Who
- Europe, Taiwan, and the United States
- What
- Increasing European participation in Taiwan's defense market.
- When
- At Taiwan's largest defense show recently
- Where
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Why
- Due to shifts in geopolitical dynamics, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and less caution over interactions with Taipei.
- Event
- Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition
- Key Players
- Taiwan, Europe (Czech Republic, Germany, Britain, Airbus)
- European Involvement
- Increased participation in Taiwan's defense show
- Notable Exhibitors
- Airbus, German Trade Office Taipei
- U.S. Presence
- Major presence, including Lockheed Martin