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Tuesday 12 August 2025
First Formosat-8 satellite passes pre-shipment review, set to launch from the US
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) announced that the first satellite in its self-developed Formosat-8 optical remote sensing satellite constellation project, the Formosat-8A (FS-8A),...
Monday 11 August 2025
KPMG: AI, aerospace, defense sectors attract over 70% of global VC funding
Palmer Luckey, founder of AI defense technology startup Anduril Industries, recently visited Taiwan to personally deliver the company's first batch of Altius-600M attack drones for...
Monday 11 August 2025
Asia Optical profit soars on strong camera and drone lens sales
Asia Optical held an online investor conference on August 6, 2025, where chairman Yi-Jen Lai praised its second quarter performance. He shared that digital cameras and action cameras...
Monday 11 August 2025
Taiwan's satellite procurement plan to build four communications satellites
Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has officially announced a large-scale procurement project to industrialize the manufacturing of communications satellites, marking a major step toward...
Sunday 10 August 2025
Satellite insurance raises cost for Taiwan's satellite push
Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) is taking a bold step toward industrializing its satellite manufacturing sector, announcing a NT$24.9 billion (US$833 million) initiative to develop a commercial...
Saturday 9 August 2025
Embraer jets fly through trade turbulence to remain in American skies

Just before midnight on July 31, the White House released the long-awaited list of reciprocal tariff rates by country, potentially drawing...

Saturday 9 August 2025
Nvidia under fire as US eyes chip tracking to close export loopholes
The US has imposed export controls on critical chips bound for China, but smuggling and transshipment through third countries into China continue to occur, demonstrating that the...
Friday 8 August 2025
Tariff clarity and car market recovery boost IKKA-KY outlook for 2H25
Japanese company IKKA-KY, which is listed in Taiwan, announced on August 7 its consolidated financial report for the first half of 2025. Consolidated revenue for the period reached...
Friday 8 August 2025
UMT sees July revenue slump but expects recovery as satellite shipments resume
Universal Microwave Technology (UMT), a Taiwanese manufacturer of high-frequency communication components, reported a significant year-over-year decline in revenue for July 2025,...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan races to build drone army as China stockpiles 2 million UAVs
Taiwan's ambitious plans to scale up its drone fleet are facing fresh scrutiny after supply chain sources revealed that China is stockpiling as many as 2 million unmanned aerial vehicles...
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...
Friday 8 August 2025
Taiwan should leverage high tech in national defense, says Anduril founder
Palmer Luckey, founder of the US defense unicorn Anduril Industries, recently visited Taiwan and is reportedly seeking opportunities to expand cooperation with Taiwan's supply chain...
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...
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...

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...