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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...
Thursday 7 August 2025
Anduril delivers first batch of attack drones to Taiwan
US defense unicorn Anduril Industries has delivered the first batch of attack drones purchased by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND). The drones were personally handed over...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Transcom's entry into Taiwan's advanced military projects boosted by certification
Gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) specialist Transcom announced on July 31, 2025, that it has...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Anduril establishes Taiwan hub to scale smart weapons, supply chain integration
Anduril, the US defense tech unicorn, has established a new office in Taiwan as part of its regional expansion. Founder Palmer Luckey visited Taipei on August 4 to speak at National...
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Japan unveils next-gen defense plan centered on space and hypersonic threats

In response to rapid advancements in military technology and an increasingly uncertain global security environment, Japan's Ministry...

Monday 4 August 2025
Taiwan announces historic purchase of 100,000 drones in biggest UAV deal yet
Taiwan is dramatically scaling up its drone ambitions in what could become the largest UAV procurement effort in its history. The government plans to acquire up to 100,000 unmanned...
Monday 4 August 2025
Taiwan boosts military drone orders 16-fold as tensions with China escalate
Taiwan plans to spend more than US$1.68 billion acquiring 48,000 military drones by 2027, a 16-fold increase from current levels, as the island strengthens defenses against growing...
Sunday 3 August 2025
US defense contractors deepen Taiwan ties as AI military applications expand
American defense technology companies are strengthening relationships with Taiwan's tech sector as the Biden administration's AI action plan signals increased military AI spending,...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Taiwan's first optical remote sensing satellite to launch alongside three homegrown CubeSats
In October 2025, Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) will launch Formosat-8A, the nation's first domestically developed optical remote sensing satellite. Three homegrown 8U CubeSats—Bellbird-1,...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Taiwan US$1.68 billion military drone order draws eyes from global suppliers
Taiwan's defense ministry plans to procure 48,750 drones across five categories through 2027 with a budget exceeding US$1.68 billion, attracting manufacturers globally as the island...