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Friday 10 November 2023
SkyWater foundry anticipates production ramp in 2025 amid US defense R&D boom
US foundry SkyWater Technology has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2023 on November 8. On a GAAP basis, the foundry saw US$72 million in revenue, marking another...
Monday 6 November 2023
PA MMIC supplier Transcom sees recorded October sales figure as defense procurement peaks
Transcom Inc., Taiwan's only compound semiconductor IDM and a manufacturer of power amplifier monolithic microwave integrated circuit (PA MMIC), released its October sales figures...
Wednesday 1 November 2023
From defense to commerce, easing government adoption of commercial space resources
TASTI 2023's Space Security Policy Forum served as the epicenter for thought-provoking deliberations on global governance within the domain of space. Notable luminaries including...
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Evolving challenges and opportunities in space security: insights from international experts
As space threats and challenges escalate, notably in light of Russia's incursion into Ukraine, high-level representatives from the United States, India, and Thailand convened at the...
Thursday 26 October 2023
Taiwan's space industry thrives as government launches elite training program
Taiwan is experiencing a surge of interest in the space industry, with an increasing number of companies venturing into various segments, ranging from components to modules, subsystems,...
Thursday 19 October 2023
Geosat's military surveillance drone successfully passes navy testing with domestic engines
Geosat announces the recent successful navy testing of its prototype commercial-grade land-based reconnaissance drone. Responding to the specific requirements made by the Navy, Geosat...
Thursday 19 October 2023
GlobalFoundries receives US Department of Defense funding to accelerate GaN on Si offering
GlobalFoundries (GF) has received US$35 million in funding from the US Department of Defense (DoD) in support of its gallium nitride on silicon (GaN on Si) platform at GF's Essex...
Friday 6 October 2023
Taiwan III-V IC firms eyeing military drone PA opportunities
Taiwan-based III-V compound semiconductor companies are actively extending their niche-market product offerings, such as drone power amplifiers (PA), looking to capitalize on the...
Thursday 5 October 2023
European Commission recommends risk assessment on advanced semiconductor and AI before the end of 2023
Following the publication of a Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy by the European Commission in June, calling for the bloc to thoroughly assess economy risks...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Taiwan's commercial-grade military UAV sector garners steam; what's next?
Following the Taiwanese government's decision in late 2022 to procure five types of small and medium-size commercial-grade military reconnaissance drones from civilian manufacturers...
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Taiwan's strategic response to achieve self-sufficiency in drone component production
Most critical drone components are currently sourced from China due to cost considerations, leaving little room for global competition.
Friday 22 September 2023
Focus on automotive while expanding into defense: Q&A with Calin chairman Chia-Pin Liu
Optical component and lens maker Calin Technology has invested in the development of automotive lenses for more than a decade and has effectively penetrated the supply chains of Europe-...
Friday 22 September 2023
GF secures US$3.1 billion, 10-year contract from US government
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded GlobalFoundries (GF) a new 10-year contract for the supply of chips for a wide range of critical aerospace and defense applications,...
Wednesday 20 September 2023
LEO user terminals a major focus of Taiwan Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition
The strategic importance of satellite communication, as demonstrated by Starlink during the war in Ukraine, has led to a surge of interest in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication...
Friday 15 September 2023
Taiwan aerospace and defense expo highlights drones and LEO satellites
Ukraine's resilience at war with Russia is notable. Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and drones have played pivotal roles, drawing worldwide attention to the technological potential...