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Tuesday 3 March 2026

Getac eyes defense digitalization amid Middle East conflict escalation

The intensifying conflicts in the Middle East are fueling demand for defense digitalization. Getac Holdings chairman James Hwang noted that as countries worldwide increase their defense...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

UK space leaders join global industry figures at Space-Comm Expo

The organizers of Space-Comm Expo Europe have confirmed the final lineup of speakers for what is set to be Europe's largest commercial space...

Monday 2 March 2026

Military AI ethics conflict persists as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic, OpenAI secures classified AI deal

A high-stakes dispute between the US Department of War and AI company Anthropic has reshaped the emerging market for military AI, ending a major government partnership and clearing...

Monday 2 March 2026

US deploys LUCAS drone in Iran strike, mirroring Iran's Shahed-136 combat entrance

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that in its February 28 airstrike on Iran, it deployed for the first time the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed...

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Taiwan bets on local production for 1,600-unit unmanned vessel fleet

Taiwan's military is rapidly expanding its unmanned vehicle fleet, with drone numbers surpassing 200,000 and procurement of over a thousand unmanned surface vessels (USVs) reportedly...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Column: US NDAA opens new defense manufacturing opportunities for Taiwan firms

The 2026 US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed at the end of 2025, introduces significant new business prospects for Taiwanese companies by emphasizing Taiwan's security...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Column: Trump's US$1.5T defense dream hits rust-belt reality

US President Donald Trump has requested a fiscal year 2027 defense budget of US$1.5 trillion. This represents a nearly 50% increase from fiscal year 2026's roughly US$1 trillion. Trump's...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Taiwan charts course toward defense autonomy with NT$400 billion push

For Taiwan, the threat of a Chinese blockade is not merely military — it is industrial. Beijing's tightening grip on global technology supply chains has made clear that any conflict...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

CSBC eyes profit turnaround in 2026 with momentum from building submarines and vessels for Taiwan Navy

Taiwanese shipbuilding company CSBC expects to return to profitability in 2026 as its full-year 2025 revenue rebounded significantly, aligning with its operational plans despite ongoing...

Monday 9 February 2026

Takaichi's election victory clears path for Japan's chip sovereignty, military buildup

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decisive victory in the lower house election has strengthened her government's ability to advance policies tied to economic security, bringing...

Thursday 5 February 2026

Taiwan invited to join Trump's Pax Silica initiative

Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-hsin Kung completed the sixth Taiwan-US Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on January 27, 2026, with US Under Secretary of State Jacob...

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Pentagon selects 25 vendors for attack drone program

The US Department of War has invited 25 companies to compete in the first phase of a major initiative to deploy low-cost, weaponized one-way attack...

Monday 2 February 2026

Taiwan's defense institute partners with US firm to boost critical manufacturing capacity

Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has partnered with US-based B&P Littleford to forge a new chapter in Taiwan-US defense industry cooperation...

Monday 2 February 2026

SpaceX weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of planned IPO

SpaceX is in discussions to merge with other companies controlled by Elon Musk, including artificial intelligence startup xAI, as the rocket manufacturer prepares for a potential initial...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Taiwan bets on drone swarms with Anduril Lattice AI command playing key role

Taiwan has introduced an initiative to strengthen its air defense system by integrating US-made and domestically produced missiles and radars into a networked kill chain that it calls...

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