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Monday 7 April 2025
Taiwan military institute to release drone patents to private sector
Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) plans to release patents and technologies for three reconnaissance drone models to private manufacturers,...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwan's aerospace champion faces challenges as defense initiative nears end
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) will conclude its "National Defense Self-Sufficiency" initiative in 2026, with Chairman Kai-Hung Hu warning of challenges ahead...
Monday 31 March 2025
Drone makers face uncertainty as Russo-Ukraine ceasefire talks gain momentum
Global drone manufacturers are navigating uncertain market conditions as Russia, Ukraine, and the US engage in ceasefire discussions that could end nearly three years of conflict...
Friday 28 March 2025
Drone development hub forming in southern Taiwan
Taiwan is gearing up efforts for the development of drones, with the southern county of Chiayi becoming a hub to accommodate related supply chains.
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Taiwan shipbuilder unveils military USV free of China supply chains
A Taiwanese shipbuilder has launched a military-grade unmanned surface vessel (USV) that it independently developed without any involvement from China's supply chain.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Beyond battlefield: Drone industry expands into commercial market
The drone sector is experiencing robust growth globally, driven by both military conflicts and expanding commercial applications. Amazon's deployment of delivery drones and Taiwan's...
Friday 21 March 2025
Thunder Tiger's unmanned boats to feature in June sea trials

The drone industry is not the only sector benefiting from defense opportunities. Taiwan's policy on unmanned vehicles includes surface and underwater crafts. Recently,...

Saturday 8 March 2025
Trump's rare minerals play rattles South Korea's semiconductor supply chain
US President Donald Trump has reportedly demanded a cut of Ukraine's mineral and natural resource revenues in exchange for military and economic aid, a proposal dubbed the "US-Ukraine...
Friday 7 March 2025
Getac sees defense, energy push rugged PC demand in 2025
Getac Technology Chairman James Huang highlighted Europe's sharp rise in military spending, particularly in Germany, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The company is engaged in...
Friday 7 March 2025
Planet Labs eyes AI-driven earth imaging for defense and global security
Planet Labs has secured a US$230 million partnership with Japanese satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT to build a new low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, marking a significant...
Friday 28 February 2025
Drones offer a unique mix of benefits, with lens demand matching robotics
The demand for automotive lenses appears to be on an upward trajectory, while machine vision and drone applications are simultaneously capturing widespread attention. In this context,...
Friday 28 February 2025
Taiwan's maritime defense: Huilong & Kuachi underwater drones under spotlight
As global interest in unmanned vehicles expands beyond aerial drones, the development of surface vessels and underwater unmanned vehicles (UUVs) is gaining increased attention. In...
Thursday 27 February 2025
China's grip on shipbuilding poses challenges for global players
China's preeminence in the global shipbuilding arena is unmistakable, as it lays claim to an imposing 70% of the market. The protracted Russo-Ukrainian war has catalyzed a boom in...
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...
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...