Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) is spearheading the "Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (Tediboa)," leveraging its connections with top-tier global aviation supply chains. AIDC Chairman Kai-hong Hu revealed that after six months of international outreach, the alliance is securing memorandums of understanding with multiple countries and developing potential orders, with results to be announced around May 20 that "will not disappoint."

Mitsubishi Electric expects revenue from its defense system business to soar to at least JPY600 billion (approx. US$4.03 billion) in fiscal 2031, with its operating profit to more than quadruple, thanks to an increase in spending by the Japanese government to reinforce the country's defense capabilities.

As AI continues to permeate every facet of life, countries around the world are increasingly focused on the idea of "sovereign AI" and the growing notion of "technological sovereignty". China, for instance, has unveiled plans to restrict American investments in critical Chinese technologies and enterprises. Yet, amid these moves, one thing remains clear: the critical importance of cybersecurity cannot be overlooked.

Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) has announced its participation at Satellite 2025, held this year in Washington, D.C., from March 11 to 13. UMT has been a regular participant at the world's largest satellite technology trade show since 2018 and will highlight its competitive edge in the global satellite market by showcasing its innovative technologies and solutions in the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry.

Japan-based Sharp has disclosed that it has supplied its electronic steering array antenna for the world's first 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) trial using Eutelsat OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

Recent cases of submarine cable disconnections off the coast of Taiwan have raised concerns about national security, prompting Internet data center (IDCs) operators to mull the feasibility of introducing satellite communications systems as backup.

Getac Technology Chairman James Huang highlighted Europe's sharp rise in military spending, particularly in Germany, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The company is engaged in multiple European defense projects and sees growing momentum in drone fleet development. Getac has been working on Ground Control Station (GCS) systems for a year, collaborating with clients across Europe and the US.

Planet Labs has secured a US$230 million partnership with Japanese satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT to build a new low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, marking a significant expansion of the San Francisco-based Earth imaging company's global capabilities. Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Robbie Schingler outlined how this collaboration represents a growing trend of commercial space technology supporting sovereign defense interests.

MWC 2025 is no longer just about mobile devices—drones have taken center stage as telecom operators expand beyond ground-based networks. Industry leaders are investing heavily in drone technology, aiming to integrate aerial and satellite networks for uninterrupted connectivity.

Benefiting from the momentum of AI server cabinets, Jinpao reported a revenue of NT$271 million (US$8.3 million) for February, marking an impressive growth of 26% compared to the same period last year. This figure sets a new historical record for the company's single-month performance, demonstrating robust momentum.

The advent of MWC 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the convergence of 5G-A and AI technologies, poised to revolutionize terminal applications such as extended reality (XR), robotics, and drones. Historically a showcase for mobile technology, MWC now emphasizes AI's crucial role in advancing smart devices. Following the momentum generated at CES 2025, robotics will take center stage, with a particular focus on how AI enhances robots' intelligence and functionality. The event will explore how 5G-A enables robots to navigate the physical world, a key factor in their commercial success.