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Tuesday 2 September 2025
Taiwan's new economics minister urges state-supported R&D institutions to take on national security roles
Taiwan's new economics minister, Ming-Hsin Kung, emphasized on the first day in office that state-supported organizations under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) should actively...
Monday 1 September 2025
Swancor Holding trims stake in materials arm to fuel robotics and aerospace push

Swancor Holding will divest part of its stake in Swancor Advanced Materials after a September 1 shareholder vote, a step designed to unlock...

Sunday 31 August 2025
Unmanned boat demand boosts outlook for Taiwan’s leading shipbuilders
Taiwan's 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and...
Friday 29 August 2025
Nokia eyes defense market with backpack-style battlefield communication system
As global defense spending continues to rise, the military industry shows clear growth trends. Nokia is targeting the defense sector with tactical wireless network systems for battlefield...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea emerges as drone industry contender amid de-China trends
As geopolitical factors and the demand for technological sovereignty shake up the global drone industry, South Korean drone companies are now emerging as alternatives to Chinese manufacturers,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
AIDC chairman to step down with current president to be acting chairman
Taiwan-based Aerospace Industrial Development (AIDC) announced on August 28 that current chairman Kai-Hung Hu will step down as his term expires, with president Chin-Pin Tsao appointed...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Taiwan Space Agency launches $81m LEO satellite program to boost local industry

Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) has launched a major initiative to industrialize communications satellite manufacturing, aiming to position...

Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan targets US$32 billion satellite industry by 2029 in the global space race
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has projected that the island's satellite industry could reach a total output value of NT$1 trillion (US$32 billion) by 2029...
Monday 25 August 2025
Tron Future bets on AI-powered defense as Taiwan's space industry evolves

As global geopolitical tensions mount, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-speed communications are rapidly transforming the nature...

Monday 25 August 2025
Taiwan drone suppliers embrace consumer tech amid security crackdown
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, drones have taken on a far bigger role in combat than many expected. They are light, fly low to the ground, and can be quickly modified, making them...
Friday 22 August 2025
Urban mining pioneer Lianyou Metals leads in tungsten and cobalt recycling , eyes stronger 2H25
Amid rising geopolitical risks and tightening global supply chains, the strategic value of rare metals has come into sharp focus. Taiwan's Lianyou Metals, leveraging patented smelting...
Saturday 16 August 2025
US and allies rush to build counter-drone defenses as small UAV threats grow in modern warfare
The Russia–Ukraine conflict has transformed modern warfare, prompting nations to accelerate the development and mass production of diverse attack drones. Future battles may...
Friday 15 August 2025
Taiwan’s Quaser navigates global headwinds with high-margin strategy

As Taiwan's machinery industry grapples with the dual pressures of currency volatility and rising tariffs, one company is defying the...

Thursday 14 August 2025
Taiwanese President Lai urges youth to join defense autonomy industries, highlighting drones and robotics
Taiwan President Ching-Te Lai stressed the importance of defense autonomy during his speech at the "2025 Taiwan Venture Capital Summit" on August 12, 2025. He stated that Taiwan has...
Wednesday 13 August 2025
How drone makers dodge export rules to fuel military demand
As geopolitical tensions flare, demand for attack drones is soaring. But exporting armed unmanned aerial vehicles is often mired in strict government reviews, stretching delivery...