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Thursday 27 February 2025
Unmanned vessels take center stage: Taiwan's autonomous ship set for March debut
Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
TIMTOS 2025 spotlights AI robots, aerospace boom among industry revival hopes
The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) is set to highlight "AI and robots" as a core theme for the first time, reflecting the rising industry focus on automation. The...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Taiwan's defense innovation task force: inspired by US DIU for dual-use technologies
As global conflicts remain unpredictable, nations are doubling down on military-civilian dual-use technologies to bolster defense autonomy. Industry experts warn that while self-reliance...
Friday 21 February 2025
Taiwan ramps up defense spending to boost its domestic military-industrial ecosystem
Taiwan's president William Lai recently announced at a national security meeting that his administration will increase the defense budget to 3% of GDP through special funding, a move...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Inside Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip: million-qubit quantum leap towards commercial reality
Microsoft has unveiled its groundbreaking Majorana 1 quantum chip, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing technology. This development represents a fundamental shift...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
CIRC wins major orders for military drones from Taiwanese government
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC), a subsidiary of the Coretronic Group, is actively participating in government procurement efforts and has secured substantial contracts...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Thunder Tiger to start military drone production in US
Taiwanese drone maker Thunder Tiger has announced that it will unveil key components for first-person view (FPV) military drones at the upcoming XPONENTIAL Europe 2025 in Düsseldorf,...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Zyxel to showcase military tech at IDEX 2025
Zyxel Communications will attend the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21, 2025. The company plans to present its latest software-defined...
Monday 10 February 2025
Taiwan's aerospace ambitions rise on defense and commercial tailwinds
Taiwan's aerospace industry is gaining momentum as global demand for defense autonomy surges and the aviation sector rebounds. Industry sources note that defense and aerospace are...
Monday 10 February 2025
Beyond hardware: Taiwan's challenge in breaking into US drone supply chain
Taiwan's ambitious push to become a trusted partner in the US drone supply chain faces significant hurdles as manufacturers struggle to transition from their traditional hardware...
Monday 10 February 2025
Musk urges US military to boost drone output or risk falling behind
Elon Musk has intensified his advocacy for military drones, warning that the US military must accelerate research and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to maintain its...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Airlines extend jet leases as supply woes persist
The aviation supply chain has seen some relief from bottlenecks, but new aircraft orders continue to outpace production capacity, keeping pressure on deliveries. In response, airlines...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
EU to step up small drone development for defense
The EU convened a non-official defense summit on February 3, 2025, focusing on strengthening Europe's military capabilities against Russia and other threats. Given the pressing need...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Evolution of the submarine: From traditional to digital age
Submarine technology has evolved dramatically with the advancement of technology, transforming naval tactics and global maritime security. From the first US Navy submarine, the USS...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Japan tightens export controls on semiconductors and quantum tech, drawing criticism from China
Amid the rapid development of dual-use technologies, the Japanese government has announced intensified regulatory measures on critical technology exports. On January 31, 2025, Japan's...