MILITARY● ELEVATEDJul 27 · Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Taiwan’s Tech Hurdles Threaten Military Capability and Potential Coalition Defense
War on the Rocks
Taiwan produces the world’s most advanced semiconductors, yet the island’s own military is only in the opening stages of adopting artificial intelligence systems. This mismatch bears directly on Taiwan’s ability to deter Chinese aggression.Beijing is pushing to develop and field sophisticated AI-enabled military capabilities. Given China’s focus on “reuniting” with Taiwan, the Taiwanese military could be the first to contend with the People’s Liberation Army’s emerging defense technologies during a potential conflict. Should the United States, an
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