US defence tech firm cites Taiwan arms sales delays hitting business

Anduril Industries, a prominent US defence technology company, is experiencing business headwinds due to stalled arms sales to Taiwan, according to founder Palmer Luckey.

Luckey made the remarks in Taipei on Saturday, highlighting how the freeze on military equipment approvals is affecting the firm's operations and commercial prospects in the region. The entrepreneur indicated he has directly communicated these concerns to Trump administration officials.

The comments underscore growing frustration in the US defence sector over the suspension of Taiwan arms sales, which have been a cornerstone of US-Taiwan security relations under previous administrations. Defence contractors have long relied on these sales as a significant revenue stream while supporting Taipei's military modernisation efforts.

Taiwan faces mounting security pressures amid increasing military activities by China across the Taiwan Strait. The delay in US military support deliveries comes at a sensitive time for the island's defence posture, even as diplomatic discussions between Washington and Beijing continue.

Anduril has positioned itself as a cutting-edge player in autonomous defence systems and surveillance technology, sectors where Taiwan has sought to strengthen capabilities in recent years.