Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based Auterion to integrate advanced drone operating systems and swarm control technology into the island's military capabilities, marking a significant defense collaboration despite potential Chinese government retaliation.

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will end its contract with the Taiwan Space Agency after admitting that low-Earth orbit satellite development falls outside its expertise. The move comes as the B5G-1B satellite project faces delays, pushing its launch to 2030.

India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet service to operate in the country. India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this on social media, calling it a "next frontier of connectivity" for India. The licence follows the recent issuance of the GMPCS permit from the Department of Telecommunications.

National Aerospace Fasteners (NAFCO), led by president Alvin Lin, signed a five-year cooperation contract with Germany-based MTU Aero Engines during the 2025 Paris Air Show. The agreement expands collaboration to precision machining at NAFCO's plant in Suzhou, China.

Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology hosted a demonstration of unmanned vessels, drawing 13 domestic and international companies, including five US firms that participated despite potential Chinese sanctions.

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 companies in a display of the island's growing autonomous maritime capabilities.

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 Show, extending a partnership that began in 2013.

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. This shift is driving significant advancements in military technologies, particularly unmanned aerial systems (UAS), where endurance, safety, and the ability to adapt to diverse environments are critical.

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 and expanding defense ambitions.

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 territory. Ukrainian authorities reported that the strike destroyed 41 large aircraft, including long-range strategic bombers and airborne early warning planes, significantly undermining Moscow's aerial strike capabilities.