Analysis

November 7, 2025

Defence unicorns Helsing and Quantum Systems eye Taiwan

Some warn European defence techs’ moves could stoke geopolitical tensions


Helsing's submarine. Photo: Helsing

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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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is Sifted's editorial assistant and producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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