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Saturday 14 June 2025
Supplying Lockheed’s Patriots, Taiwanese firm bets on chips too
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, global defense spending is surging, transforming the sector into a strategic growth pillar alongside semiconductors. For Taiwan's ChenFull Precision...
Friday 13 June 2025
Trump's NATO demands fuel EU defense boom, Taiwan's tech cash in
Europe's military-industrial supply chain is experiencing renewed momentum as US President Donald Trump's hardline stance on NATO defense budgets continues to reshape spending priorities...
Wednesday 11 June 2025
China's 10 rare earth powerhouses driving 70% of global supply

In April 2025, China imposed new export restrictions on seven critical mid-to-heavy rare earth elements—samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd),...

Sunday 8 June 2025
Taiwan's Transcom eyes defense contracts as military spending set to rise
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,...
Friday 6 June 2025
GaN-on-SiC technology fuels US-China military radar race
Third-generation semiconductor GaN-on-SiC has emerged as a critical battleground in the US-China technology rivalry, with both nations racing to develop advanced military radar systems...
Friday 6 June 2025
South Korea's new presidential tech vision: KRW9 trillion semiconductor boost for Samsung and SK Hynix
As Lee Jae-myung takes office as South Korea's 21st President, the global tech and industry community is closely monitoring his ambitious economic agenda. Among the key sectors under...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Russia tests first domestically-powered jet, sanctions-driven localization takes flight
Russia's SJ-100 regional aircraft completed its maiden flight with a domestic PD-8 engine in April 2025, marking a milestone in the country's drive to replace Western components under...
Thursday 5 June 2025
Ukraine’s FPV drones expose new battlefield economics
Ukraine's recent drone operation, dubbed "Spider Web," has sent shockwaves through military establishments worldwide after successfully penetrating deep into Russian territory and...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Hegseth drone push signals Taiwan's rising Indo-Pacific defense role
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent Indo-Pacific security address highlighted two strategic priorities that underscore Taiwan's growing importance in regional defense planning:...
Monday 2 June 2025
Taiwan to test unmanned boats with 13 companies in upcoming trials
Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology will host maritime trials for unmanned surface vehicles on June 17-18, 2025, with 13 domestic and international companies...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Fiber-optic drones revolutionize warfare but leave toxic footprint in Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have solidified their role as a pivotal force in both offensive and defensive operations. Recently,...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Taiwan drone alliance lands more allies at Xponential 2025 Expo
The Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunities Alliance (TEDIBOA) led a number of Taiwanese drone companies to participate in the Xponential 2025 exhibition in Houston,...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Humanoid robots enter combat arena as China accelerates mass production push
The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for humanoid robotics as the technology transitions from science fiction to commercial reality. China hosted the world's first competitive humanoid...
Monday 26 May 2025
China eases rare earth curbs, drone makers to resume shipments
China has quietly relaxed export restrictions on rare earth elements crucial for drone manufacturing after the controls threatened to derail the industry's growth, according to people...
Friday 23 May 2025
Taiwan's CIRC advances unmammed systems with new HVTOL drone, targets Euro-American markets
The global unmanned vehicle and autonomous systems industry converged at the prestigious Xponential 2025 event, held from May 19 to 22 in Houston, Texas. Taiwan's Coretronic Intelligent...