As the global low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite industry enters a phase of rapid commercialization, demand for high-frequency communication components continues to climb. Taiwanese RF component maker Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) reported a revenue dip in June but remains cautiously optimistic about long-term growth, citing strong demand and a robust pipeline of LEO-related orders.

The test launch of the VP01 suborbital rocket by private Taiwanese rocket manufacturer and launch service provider Taiwan Innovative Space (TiSPACE) scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) has been postponed until July 12, 2025, due to the impact of Typhoon Mun.

Despite ongoing uncertainties in the market, such as exchange rates and tariffs, cable manufacturer Well Shin Technology is optimistic it will be able to maintain overall growth in 2025, thanks to an increase in pull-ins from electric vehicle (EV) customers and the continued growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and refrigerated containers.

Taiwan's telecommunications operators remain cautious about satellite phone services even after regulators cleared the way for applications, highlighting challenges in a market seeking differentiation amid fierce competition.

Taiwanese drone manufacturers are rolling out new models as the island seeks to build domestic unmanned aircraft capabilities, with HY Tech introducing an electric long-range drone designed for logistics and disaster relief operations.

Taiwan's space ambitions took another step forward as the island's space agency successfully deployed its second-generation cubesat aboard a SpaceX mission, part of broader efforts to establish the territory as a manufacturing hub for the rapidly expanding low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite market.

Taiwan revised satellite communication regulations and opened frequency license applications as part of efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and integrate with global technologies amid intensifying competition in the communications sector.

Rapidtek Technologies, a subsidiary of Taiwan's Qisda, showcased its millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated solutions at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025 in San Francisco, marking the first public demonstration of its 8x8 Ka-band phased array antenna with antenna-in-package module test data.

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.

International satellite operators including SpaceX and Amazon Kuiper have launched initial constellations, officially opening the commercial low-Earth orbit market and spurring demand for communication components. Research firms project the market will expand several-fold over the next decade, boosting orders for parts, ground equipment, and services.

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.