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Friday 18 July 2025
Taiwan drone maker pushes dual-use capabilities as military demand grows
HY Tech unveiled its SkyVTOL 2 electric long-range drone, highlighting Taiwan's growing capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicle development as the island seeks to strengthen its defense...
Thursday 17 July 2025
Taiwan's Hsuan Yuan Tech eyes US, Europe expansion as drone demand shifts to components
Taiwan's Hsuan Yuan Tech Co., a drone systems integrator and component developer, is targeting the US and European markets as global demand shifts from complete aircraft to high-value...
Thursday 17 July 2025
US pressures Taiwan drone suppliers to relocate production as security rules tighten
The US is intensifying efforts to reshape the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) landscape, tightening oversight of the drone supply chain in a bid to reclaim technological leadership...
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Taiwan touch panel maker Mildex shifts tariff burden to US military clients
Taiwan's Mildex Optical, a specialized touch panel manufacturer, has successfully transferred US tariff costs to its military and industrial customers, helping preserve margins as...
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Trump launches investigation of drones, setting stage for tariffs
The US Commerce Department launched investigations into imports of drones, parts for unmanned aerial vehicles and for polysilicon, a key material for solar power, setting the stage...
Monday 14 July 2025
Exclusive: US drone makers Skydio, Anduril turn to Taiwan for key supply chain support
A wave of next-generation defense contracts from the US Department of Defense is poised to transform the global unmanned systems industry in 2025, and Taiwan may play a pivotal role...
Friday 11 July 2025
Taiwan positions itself in US Replicator drone program despite technology challenges

As global demand for unmanned aerial systems accelerates, Taiwan is positioning itself as a potential cornerstone in the Pentagon's Replicator...

Thursday 10 July 2025
China targets Taiwan defense companies with export controls amid limited business ties
China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday added eight Taiwanese defense contractors to its export control entity list, marking Beijing's latest effort to pressure the island's military-industrial...
Thursday 10 July 2025
China targets Taiwanese defense firms with export ban—but impact may be limited
China is turning up the heat on Taiwan's defense sector—but the immediate fallout may be limited.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
China bans exports to eight Taiwan defense companies
China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on eight Taiwan-based defense contractors, including Aerospace Industrial Development Corp., cutting off access to dual-use...
Tuesday 8 July 2025
US army develops standardized lethal drone systems to reduce costs
The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Armaments Center is creating standardized lethal unmanned aerial systems to cut procurement costs and eliminate vendor dependence...
Monday 7 July 2025
Ukraine war experience propels US drone startup toward Pentagon contracts
Neros Technologies, a drone startup founded in 2023, has transformed battlefield insights from Ukraine into a strategic advantage for securing US military contracts, positioning itself...
Sunday 6 July 2025
Taiwan's JetSea AI taps AI and satellite tech to strengthen unmanned surface fleet
Taiwan is intensifying its focus on unmanned warfare capabilities, shifting increasing attention from aerial drones to unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Established shipbuilding companies...
Thursday 3 July 2025
Political gridlock threatens Taiwan's defense ambitions amid budget cuts
Taiwan's defense companies face funding volatility and bureaucratic delays that undermine business confidence despite government pledges to boost military spending in response to...
Thursday 3 July 2025
Taiwan drone maker eyes 30% market share as geopolitics reshapes industry
Myson Century aims to capture 30% of the heavy-lift drone market as geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns create opportunities for trusted manufacturers outside China, according...