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Thursday 19 June 2025
Taiwan tests unmanned boats in military demonstration as tensions rise
Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) staged sea trials for unmanned vessels off the northeastern coast, bringing together 12 domestic and international...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Taiwanese aerospace supplier wins three-year Kawasaki engine parts deal
Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) secured a three-year contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. to supply Trent XWB-97K aircraft engine components at the Paris Air...
Thursday 19 June 2025
Taiwan's GUS Technology powers military drones with next-gen batteries amid rising global conflicts
As geopolitical tensions rise, from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict to recent clashes between Israel and Iran, the global defense landscape is undergoing rapid transformation...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
US-Taiwan deepened drone collab to protect defense supply chain from Chinese threats
As the US steps up efforts to secure its unmanned systems supply chain from Chinese influence, Taiwan is emerging as a key potential partner, leveraging its cybersecurity protocols...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
How Ukraine's AI-powered US$600 drone swarm crippled Russia's billion-dollar strategic bombers
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) carried out a highly coordinated drone attack, known as Operation Spiderweb, on June 1, 2025, targeting four Russian airbases deep within Russian...
Tuesday 17 June 2025
OpenAI signs US$200 million AI deal with Pentagon under new government initiative
OpenAI has launched its "OpenAI for Government" initiative by signing a US$200 million, one-year artificial intelligence (AI) contract with the US Department of Defense, marking its...
Monday 16 June 2025
Former US army secretary leads Taiwan defense talks ahead of Ukraine visit
Defense industry autonomy has emerged as a global priority amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The Taiwan-US Defense Industry Forum recently concluded with former US Army Secretary...
Saturday 14 June 2025
Supplying Lockheed’s Patriots, Taiwanese firm bets on chips too
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, global defense spending is surging, transforming the sector into a strategic growth pillar alongside semiconductors. For Taiwan's ChenFull Precision...
Friday 13 June 2025
Trump's NATO demands fuel EU defense boom, Taiwan's tech cash in
Europe's military-industrial supply chain is experiencing renewed momentum as US President Donald Trump's hardline stance on NATO defense budgets continues to reshape spending priorities...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
China's 10 rare earth powerhouses driving 70% of global supply

In April 2025, China imposed new export restrictions on seven critical mid-to-heavy rare earth elements—samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd),...

Sunday 8 June 2025
Taiwan's Transcom eyes defense contracts as military spending set to rise
Taiwan military-grade power amplifier maker Transcom said it completed testing and certification for multiple products this year, including high-frequency solid state power amplifiers,...
Friday 6 June 2025
GaN-on-SiC technology fuels US-China military radar race
Third-generation semiconductor GaN-on-SiC has emerged as a critical battleground in the US-China technology rivalry, with both nations racing to develop advanced military radar systems...
Friday 6 June 2025
South Korea's new presidential tech vision: KRW9 trillion semiconductor boost for Samsung and SK Hynix
As Lee Jae-myung takes office as South Korea's 21st President, the global tech and industry community is closely monitoring his ambitious economic agenda. Among the key sectors under...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Russia tests first domestically-powered jet, sanctions-driven localization takes flight
Russia's SJ-100 regional aircraft completed its maiden flight with a domestic PD-8 engine in April 2025, marking a milestone in the country's drive to replace Western components under...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Ukraine’s FPV drones expose new battlefield economics
Ukraine's recent drone operation, dubbed "Spider Web," has sent shockwaves through military establishments worldwide after successfully penetrating deep into Russian territory and...