With the advent of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) in 2024, the journey toward 6G is swiftly approaching. Non-terrestrial networks (NTN) have become a key transformative force in the future of communications. By expanding network coverage from terrestrial to aerial and space domains, NTN not only paves the way for "ubiquitous connectivity," a central objective of 6G, but also signifies a crucial milestone in the convergence of the telecommunications and aerospace sectors.
SignalPro is committing NT$3 billion (approx. US$100 million) to construct an advanced AI factory in Tainan, a strategic move designed to supply critical computing power and inference services. The initiative targets the drone, medical technology, and traditional manufacturing sectors, positioning itself as a counterweight to a market currently dominated by global tech giants focusing resources on training large language models.
Following a two-and-a-half year wait, South Korea has scheduled the fourth launch of the homegrown Nuri carrier rocket (KSLV-II) for November 27, 2025. In a significant development, this will be the first launch led by a private company, Hanwha Aerospace, as well as South Korea's first early-morning rocket liftoff.
Optical imaging solution supplier Ability Enterprises said tariff issues stemming from regional political tensions are gradually being resolved, allowing flexible adjustments across its manufacturing sites in China, Vietnam, and Taiwan based on customer demand.
The US satellite industry has evolved over nearly seven decades through sustained investment from NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Early NASA commercial resupply and launch contracts also enabled SpaceX to build its technological and financial foundation, setting the stage for its dominance in the New Space era.
Carbon fiber composite manufacturer Bonny Worldwide has successfully expanded from the sports equipment sector into the aerospace industry, partnering with Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) to supply composite substructure components to Airbus. Mass production and shipments began in February 2025, with output capacity targeting 480 aircraft within the first year.
Taiwan's leading backlight module suppliers, Coretronic and Radiant Opto-Electronics, are diversifying into new sectors as demand in the traditional display market slows. The new ventures range from unmanned aerial vehicles to advanced optical systems.
Time-lapse camera manufacturer Brinno announced it will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking its first appearance at the international aerospace and defense exhibition, to expand into the Middle East defense sector.
Amid the global surge in AI data center construction, reported delays in third-party data center projects in the US have highlighted hidden infrastructure bottlenecks resulting from aging power grids and supply chain constraints.
Veon's move into satellite-powered mobile services began during the Russia-Ukraine war, when its Ukrainian unit Kyivstar relied on Starlink's orbital network to restore connectivity after Russian attacks damaged cellular infrastructure.
Taiwanese drone manufacturer Thunder Tiger recently announced that its board of directors has approved a NT$710 million (US$22.88 million) investment to purchase land and factory facilities in the Dapumei Industrial Park in Chiayi, Taiwan, to support its operational growth and meet research and development and mass production needs for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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