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.
In response to rapid advancements in military technology and an increasingly uncertain global security environment, Japan's Ministry of Defense released two key documents on July 28, 2025: its next-generation information and communications strategy and the Space Domain Defense Guidelines. These initiatives lay out a sweeping vision for cross-branch military modernization centered on next-gen satellite communications and resilient space-based infrastructure.
Riding a wave of surging demand for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) posted record revenue in the first half of 2025, showcasing robust growth momentum. The company's consolidated revenue reached NT$1.13 billion (approx. US$37.7 million), marking a historic high for the period. Notably, LEO satellite products accounted for 52.7% of total revenue, underscoring the segment's emergence as the key growth driver.
As Seoul intensifies efforts to build next-generation aerospace technologies, RF Materials, a South Korean firm specializing in compound semiconductor packaging, has been named a core participant in a national R&D program aimed at advancing space-grade semiconductor technology.
Taiwan's government-backed low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative—part of its Beyond 5G (B5G) communications technology roadmap—is facing mounting challenges, with progress on planned satellite launches and communications testing now uncertain. Despite plans to deploy six experimental satellites, officials acknowledge that the program is unlikely to evolve into a commercially viable system.
As global aerospace demand strengthens, Taiwanese manufacturers are expanding beyond traditional electronics and into high-value aviation components. Jinpao and Nafco, two leading industrial players, are securing major contracts with global aerospace leaders as part of a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams and enhance long-term growth stability.
Aerospace components manufacturer Nafco reported a notable rebound in revenue for June, with monthly sales reaching NT$339 million (approx. US$11.7 million), marking a 13% increase from May and a year-over-year rise of 22.2%. For the first half of 2025, the company posted cumulative revenue of NT$1.923 billion, up 13.04% from the same period last year.
