Taiwan Mobile announced on March 2 that it had signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding with AST SpaceMobile at MWC 2026 to promote the integration of space-based base stations with existing mobile networks in Taiwan. The companies said the partnership will accelerate the deployment of satellite-terrestrial communication architectures.
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 budgets and adopt new warfare technologies like drones and AI digitalization, Getac's defense-related revenue, which accounted for about 20% in 2025, is expected to grow further in 2026.
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 gathering, taking place March 4-5 at ExCeL London.
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 the way for rival OpenAI to step into classified defense deployments.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that in its February 28 airstrike on Iran, it deployed for the first time the LUCAS (Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System), a low-cost combat attack drone manufactured by SpektreWorks and modeled on Iran's Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle.
At the latest earnings call on February 25, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said deploying data centers in space is technically feasible but currently uneconomic. However, he expects conditions to improve over time as engineering approaches evolve and space-based computing use cases expand.
Coretronic Corp. has accelerated its transformation from a traditional backlight module supplier into a diversified technology group spanning AI sensing, drones, and automated logistics. This strategic pivot is now delivering tangible results, with two key subsidiaries — Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp. (CIRC) and Coretronic MEMS Corp. (CMC) — returning to profitability in 2025.
Britain's space policy is entering a period of transition. The government has confirmed that the UK Space Agency will be folded into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, part of a broader restructuring under its "Plan for Change" initiative aimed at cutting bureaucratic overlap and improving execution.
DJI has filed a petition for review in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, challenging the Federal Communications Commission's December 2025 expansion of its Covered List to include foreign-produced drones and critical components. The move could reshape US drone sales, supply chains, and market access for global operators, according to DroneLife and Reuters.
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 on the rise. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed a domestic-first approach for USV purchases, though foreign companies may participate through technology transfer partnerships with local manufacturers.
Since launching in 2020, SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has grown into the company's largest revenue driver, surpassing its rocket launch business and becoming central to investor expectations ahead of a potential IPO. But as Starlink scales past 10 million subscribers globally, its strategy is shifting in ways that could reshape its financial profile and competitive landscape.
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