Europe’s defence unicorns are inking partnerships and appearing at defence shows in Taiwan, marking a shift in European sentiment towards the region’s increasingly fraught geopolitics.
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November 7, 2025
Defence unicorns Helsing and Quantum Systems eye Taiwan
Some warn European defence techs’ moves could stoke geopolitical tensions
Maya Dharampal-Hornby and Freya Pratty
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Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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