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Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan drone industry key to defense autonomy and economic development
Taiwan's dual-use military-civilian technology sector has experienced rapid development thanks to support from the Ministry of National Defense (MND), the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), and the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). The government's prioritization of domestic procurement for military products and policies promoting defense autonomy have bolstered the local defense industry, creating thriving business opportunities, with the drone industry attracting the most attention.
Friday 8 August 2025
Global race to counter drones accelerates as Pentagon backs affordable defense technology
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict drags on and drone warfare becomes increasingly central to battlefield strategy, governments worldwide are accelerating the development and deployment of counter-drone technologies. The urgency has only grown after Israel's targeted drone strikes inside Iranian territory killed several nuclear engineers, underscoring the tactical and geopolitical risks posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Thursday 7 August 2025
Taiwan's drone and smart machinery sectors poised for takeoff, but face talent and salary hurdles

Taiwan is emerging as a key player in next-generation drone development. However, its ambitions face serious challenges due to a shortage of skilled professionals and uncompetitive salaries in the defense and smart machinery sectors.

Thursday 7 August 2025
Drone makers jockey for position as Taiwan prepares massive UAV buy
Taiwan's drone manufacturers are gearing up for what could be a historic procurement opportunity, as the government moves ahead with plans to acquire a total of 100,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Following an initial tender of nearly 50,000 drones from the Ministry of National Defense, the Executive Yuan's aerospace task force is expected to release a second wave of orders for more than 50,000 units, drawing keen interest from both established players and emerging contenders.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Beyond commodities: aerospace charts a new course for Taiwan's manufacturing sector
As price-cutting pressures weigh heavily on the consumer electronics supply chain, some Taiwanese manufacturers are finding a lifeline in the high-barrier world of aerospace and defense. Among them, JPP Holding, led by Chairman Kuo-Sung Chung, is taking bold steps to reshape its future by deepening its footprint in the aerospace sector.
Thursday 7 August 2025
Anduril delivers first batch of attack drones to Taiwan
US defense unicorn Anduril Industries has delivered the first batch of attack drones purchased by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND). The drones were personally handed over to the MND by Anduril founder Palmer Luckey during a recent trip to Taiwan.
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Taiwan's JPP expands aerospace reach with acquisition of France's Segnere

Taiwanese precision manufacturer JPP Holding is deepening its aerospace ambitions with the acquisition of France's Segnere, a key supplier to Airbus and Dassault Aviation. The deal, completed through its European subsidiary, gives JPP full ownership of Segnere and solidifies the group's presence in the French aerospace supply chain — including new access to defense-sector contracts.

Wednesday 6 August 2025
Anduril establishes Taiwan hub to scale smart weapons, supply chain integration
Anduril, the US defense tech unicorn, has established a new office in Taiwan as part of its regional expansion. Founder Palmer Luckey visited Taipei on August 4 to speak at National Taiwan University, hosted by the Taiwan AI Academy, and announced the company's official local presence and hiring drive.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Taiwan turns to drones to supply medicine to flood-stricken regions
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has launched its first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drug delivery initiative to serve remote communities isolated by days of torrential rain and landslides. With several mountainous regions rendered inaccessible and cut off from critical supplies, the government is turning to drones equipped with beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) capabilities to ensure uninterrupted access to chronic disease medications.
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Korea bets on private sector to fuel its SpaceX dreams
In a milestone move signaling the transition of South Korea's space ambitions from government-led development to commercial enterprise, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) has officially signed a technology transfer agreement with Hanwha Aerospace, granting the company rights to manufacture and launch the nation's first domestically developed space launch vehicle, the KSLV-II Nuri rocket.
Monday 4 August 2025
Taiwan announces historic purchase of 100,000 drones in biggest UAV deal yet
Taiwan is dramatically scaling up its drone ambitions in what could become the largest UAV procurement effort in its history. The government plans to acquire up to 100,000 unmanned aerial vehicles in the near term—nearly twice the amount previously announced, marking a major push to bolster both national defense and critical infrastructure protection.
Monday 4 August 2025
Taiwan boosts military drone orders 16-fold as tensions with China escalate
Taiwan plans to spend more than US$1.68 billion acquiring 48,000 military drones by 2027, a 16-fold increase from current levels, as the island strengthens defenses against growing Chinese military pressure, including frequent airspace incursions and median line crossings.
Sunday 3 August 2025
US defense contractors deepen Taiwan ties as AI military applications expand
American defense technology companies are strengthening relationships with Taiwan's tech sector as the Biden administration's AI action plan signals increased military AI spending, potentially boosting demand for dual-use hardware and cybersecurity systems.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Taiwan's first optical remote sensing satellite to launch alongside three homegrown CubeSats
In October 2025, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) will launch Formosat-8A, the nation's first domestically developed optical remote sensing satellite. Three homegrown 8U CubeSats—Bellbird-1, Black Kite-1, and TORO-1—will share the ride, developed under TASA's "Startup Star Catcher" initiative to foster local space hardware capabilities.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan US$1.68 billion military drone order draws eyes from global suppliers
Taiwan's defense ministry plans to procure 48,750 drones across five categories through 2027 with a budget exceeding US$1.68 billion, attracting manufacturers globally as the island bolsters military capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
Wednesday 30 July 2025
China defense export surge tempts South Korea to push for AI-integrated weapons
China's defense industry is transitioning from domestic-focused growth to global competition through artificial intelligence integration and civil-military technology fusion, prompting South Korea to reassess its strategy for achieving its goal of becoming a top four arms exporters worldwide.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan's rocket dreams take flight: new facility breaks ground on space sovereignty
Taiwan marked a key milestone in its space development ambitions on July 27, 2025, with the official opening of a new rocket assembly plant and refurbished launch control center in Hsuhai Village in Pingtung County. The facility strengthens the island's space infrastructure and signals progress toward achieving independent launch capabilities.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan orders 48,000 drones in historic defense buildup amid escalating China tensions
Taiwan's defense ministry has expanded drone procurement sixteenfold to 48,000 units from an initial 3,000, testing domestic manufacturers' ability to rapidly scale production amid heightened military tensions with China.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Taiwan drone exports soar 749% in 1H25 as demand surges from Eastern Europe and US
Taiwan's push to decouple its drone supply chain from China is yielding significant results. Drone exports from the island surged more than sevenfold in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period last year, with Poland and the US emerging as top buyers, government data showed.
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Counter-drone market set to reach US$14.3 billion by 2032 as warfare evolves
The global counter-drone systems market is projected to reach US$14.32 billion by 2032 as small unmanned aerial vehicles transform modern warfare, driving demand for detection and neutralization technologies among military and security agencies worldwide.
Friday 25 July 2025
Global defense firms flock to Taipei as Taiwan Strait tensions escalate
More than three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, peace remains out of reach—and fears of another flashpoint are growing in the Taiwan Strait. With backing from the US, Taiwan is stepping up its military readiness, extending mandatory conscription, and increasing defense spending to sharpen its asymmetric warfare capabilities.
Friday 25 July 2025
Taiwan unveils new military-grade drones during annual drill
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense disclosed two previously unreported unmanned aerial vehicles during the recent Han Kuang 41 military exercise, underscoring the increasing use of commercially developed drones in military operations. The revealed models consist of a small quadcopter intended for urban reconnaissance and a fixed-wing drone designed for extended ground-based surveillance missions.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Taiwan military drone orders surge to 48,000 units, testing manufacturers' capacity
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has launched a massive drone procurement drive, planning to purchase 48,000 military-grade commercial drones over the next two years—a 16-fold increase from its previous 3,000-unit order that challenges local manufacturers to rapidly scale production.
Thursday 24 July 2025
Auden Techo expands to Vietnam to strengthen supply chain resilience
Taiwan-based Auden Techno Corp., a leading provider of radio frequency (RF) antenna solutions, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam's Hải Dương Province on July 21, 2025, underscoring the company's efforts to expand global production capacity and reinforce its international supply chain resilience.
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Big moon plans, few rocket orders: South Korea's aerospace ambition faces reality check
South Korea has laid out an ambitious vision to become a major player in the new space economy, with a long-term goal of landing on the Moon using domestically developed rockets and building a permanent lunar economic base. But as Seoul sketches bold plans reaching into mid-century, the country's space industry is already confronting growing turbulence — from stalled rocket orders to a quiet exodus of specialized talent.