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Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan's aerospace ambitions rise on defense and commercial tailwinds
Taiwan's aerospace industry is gaining momentum as global demand for defense autonomy surges and the aviation sector rebounds. Industry sources note that defense and aerospace are...
Monday 10 February 2025
Musk urges US military to boost drone output or risk falling behind
Elon Musk has intensified his advocacy for military drones, warning that the US military must accelerate research and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to maintain its...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
EU to step up small drone development for defense
The EU convened a non-official defense summit on February 3, 2025, focusing on strengthening Europe's military capabilities against Russia and other threats. Given the pressing need...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Japan tightens export controls on semiconductors and quantum tech, drawing criticism from China
Amid the rapid development of dual-use technologies, the Japanese government has announced intensified regulatory measures on critical technology exports. On January 31, 2025, Japan's...
Thursday 30 January 2025
Taiwanese drone manufacturers target military sector growth amid pressure to bolster self-sufficiency
Drones are anticipated to be a significant growth area for Taiwanese manufacturers, with opportunities mainly in the commercial and military sectors. The military market is particularly...
Friday 24 January 2025
Taiwan targets drones as strategic assets amid shifting defense landscape
As global defense priorities shift in 2025, Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) is positioning drones as strategic assets, leveraging the nation's technological...
Friday 24 January 2025
Thunder Tiger rides policy tailwinds amid drone sector uncertainty
While China implements export bans on key drone components in retaliation, the market has become increasingly volatile. Industry observers note that the drone industry's readiness...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Trump escalates NATO defense budget demands, spotlight on Taiwan's role in military tech
Since assuming office, Donald Trump has drawn global attention with tariff policies and defense strategy influence through protectionism. Dissatisfied with NATO allies' defense spending,...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Taiwan startup secures military contract for advanced anti-drone systems
Taiwan's military has awarded a contract to Tron Future Tech for 26 anti-drone systems, marking a significant step in the island's efforts to counter unmanned aerial threats amid...
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Suppliers temporarily halt equipment export amid policy uncertainty from China
Recent reports revealed that some companies are facing delays in exporting production line equipment, prompting businesses to temporarily suspend customs procedures, which leads to...
Friday 17 January 2025
Taiwan's trade surplus with US raises negotiation challenges as Trump returns to power
Statistics from Taiwan's Ministry of Finance show a significant trade surplus with the US of US$64.88 billion. Coinciding with Donald Trump's second term as President, it may put...
Friday 17 January 2025
Asian countries urgently need to strategize against aggressive Trump 2.0 policies
As Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated as President of the US on January 20, his controversial campaign statements and post-election remarks have raised alarm among allies in...
Monday 13 January 2025
US sanctions accelerate Chinese progress in military-grade SiC
The historical separation of Silicon carbide (SiC) material supply chains between the US and China in the military sector has been completed for years, particularly in applications...
Monday 13 January 2025
Chinese firms avoid US sanctions through legal appeals
Six Chinese companies have recently been removed from the US Department of Defense's (DOD) list of Chinese military companies, providing temporary relief from sanctions. This development...
Friday 10 January 2025
US-China tensions: Tencent, CATL weigh legal action against US blacklist
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has published its annual update to the Section 1260H blacklist, which identifies Chinese companies allegedly tied to the military. The 2024 list...