Taiwan military-grade power amplifier maker Transcom said it completed testing and certification for multiple products this year, including high-frequency solid state power amplifiers, up-conversion Doppler amplifiers, and high-frequency receivers. The company expects to receive military product certification in the second half of 2025.

Market sources report that SpaceX, the low-earth orbit satellite giant founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is accelerating its expansion into fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP). The company aims to establish a new advanced packaging factory "built in Texas." Before the Texas facility becomes operational, orders are currently being handled by STMicroelectronics. Due to strong demand, overflow orders have reportedly been subcontracted to Taiwan's major panel manufacturer Innolux.

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has received regulatory clearance to launch in South Korea. The rollout will mark the introduction of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks in South Korea, poised to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote regions.

President Ching-te Lai outlined Taiwan's space sector ambitions, positioning the island's information and communications technology expertise to capture opportunities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and ground equipment manufacturing. Taiwan's ground equipment output has reached NT$246.4 billion (approx. US$8.24 billion) with 18% annual growth, exceeding global market expansion rates.

China Unicom Corp., one of the nation's largest wireless carriers, established a new satellite technology subsidiary with CNY100 million (US$13.8 million) in registered capital as Chinese telecommunications companies accelerate their push into space-based communications.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) officials said the global drone sector stands at a critical juncture, with significant growth potential shadowed by supply chain vulnerabilities that could hamper international expansion.

Chinese satellite network provider ADA Space Technology has advanced its space capabilities with the recent launch of 12 satellites featuring sophisticated AI inference technology. This deployment, known as the "Three-Body Computing Constellation," represents the first phase of the company's ambitious "Star Computer Program."

Ubiqconn Technology is cautiously optimistic about operations in 2025, after seeing the effects of inventory adjustments on maritime customers in 2024 taper off. Still, interference from non-industry factors in the second half of the year requires further monitoring.

Under the long-standing global navigation technology landscape dominated by the US GPS, China's independently developed and operated BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is rapidly emerging, gradually expanding its global influence.

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council revised its beyond 5G satellite development strategy following significant delays, pivoting toward international partnerships rather than domestic production.

Goldman Sachs Research forecasts the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market will skyrocket from US$15 billion in 2024 to US$457 billion by 2035, driven by surging demand for non-terrestrial networks. These networks are becoming essential infrastructure for enabling beyond-5G and 6G connectivity. In response, governments worldwide are ramping up investment. Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs is fast-tracking tech validation and deployment to embed the island's supply chain into the global satellite ecosystem.

Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturing services provider, has partnered with French defence and aerospace group Thales to establish a EUR250 million (US$272 million) semiconductor facility in France, marking the Taiwanese company's first direct manufacturing investment in Europe and a significant step in the continent's push for technological sovereignty.

Taiwan-based high-density interconnect (HDI) board manufacturer Compeq Manufacturing has reported robust growth in its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications segment, which is expected to exceed 20% of total revenue in 2025.

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and France's Thales Group have signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) aimed at potential cooperation in the semiconductor and satellite sectors. The announcements were made during the Choose France summit, hosted by President Emmanuel Macron to attract foreign investment.

Taiwan's first Formosat-8 remote sensing satellite will ship to the US in August for an October launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon rocket, marking a significant advancement in the island's space capabilities and national security infrastructure.

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is intensifying its international network infrastructure investments as it approaches its 30th anniversary in 2025, focusing on a resilient connectivity strategy spanning sea, land, space, and air to enhance global links and communication backup capabilities.

Auden Technology, a Taiwan-based RF and testing equipment manufacturer, reported the first-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$323 million (US$9.93 million), down 12.07% year-over-year amid seasonal weakness and delayed AI PC product launches.

The Chinese companies complain about America's non-tariff barriers, but many foreign car manufacturers and brands want to enter the Chinese market—what company hasn't returned defeated?

The 3rd InnoEx show kicked off in Hong Kong on April 13, 2025, with the low-altitude economy taking center stage. Together with the concurrent 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), the exhibitions showcase more than 2,800 companies from 29 countries and regions.

Taiwan's ambition to build its own low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for strategic autonomy is hitting roadblocks, with experts questioning the feasibility of a small-scale, isolated system. Meanwhile, Foxconn, the island's tech giant, is quietly advancing its role in the global LEO ecosystem, supplying user terminals (UTs) to major players like Eutelsat OneWeb and exploring applications from maritime to autonomous vehicles.

Taiwan's communications industry faces an annual shortage of 4,500 to 5,500 skilled professionals through 2027, according to the National Development Council, intensifying competition for technical talent as the number of graduates declines against rising industry demand.

IP provider Ceva has been actively entering the edge AI sector in recent years. In an interview with DIGITIMES, CEO Amir Panush stated that edge AI presents significant market opportunities and will be a key growth engine for Ceva in the coming years.

Japan's Meiko is set to become the third supplier in the low-Earth orbit satellite market by 2025, challenging the dominance of Taiwanese manufacturers Compeq and Unitech as geopolitical tensions drive supply chain diversification.

Taiwan's Wonderful Hi Tech Technology is aggressively entering the artificial intelligence market with high-speed internal cables and customized low-Earth orbit satellite solutions, targeting 20-25% compound annual revenue growth over the next five years, according to General Manager Cheng-Ya Zhang.