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Wednesday 18 March 2026
US Army inks US$20 billion deal with Anduril, consolidating procurement to accelerate AI-driven military modernization
The US Army has signed a sweeping corporate contract with defense tech startup Anduril Industries, valued at up to US$20 billion over 10 years. Covering software, hardware, infrastructure,...
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Taiwan's US$625 million drone ambition: Becoming the West's go-to supplier
Frequent global conflicts in recent years have sharply driven up demand for drones, prompting many countries to accelerate the development of related industries. Backed by government...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Interview: EdgeRunner AI CEO on navigating ethical and strategic row over military AI
Recent years have seen the dawn of a new era in warfare as militaries incorporate AI technologies into their operations. With countries seeking to gain the military edge, companies...
Friday 13 March 2026
War engulfs the Gulf: worst aviation crisis since Covid
The war in the Middle East has triggered the most severe disruption to Gulf aviation hubs since the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing airlines to suspend flights and reroute global travel...
Friday 13 March 2026
China claims T1200 carbon fiber mass production, opening doors to semiconductors and robotics
China's advanced materials sector has made new strides. China National Building Material Group (CNBM) unveiled a domestically developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Compound semiconductors emerge as critical components in modern air defense radar systems, as seen during Iran conflict
Iran's air defense shortcomings amid persistent US and Israeli strikes underscore the growing importance of high-power radar components and the supply chains that provide them. South...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Chinese satellite images reveal US military buildup in Middle East
Chinese geospatial intelligence firm MizarVision has drawn scrutiny after publishing high-resolution commercial satellite imagery tracking US military aircraft and naval assets involved...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
US NDAA and BAA policies boost investment in Taiwan's defense supply chain
The US is significantly expanding drone procurement amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, aiming to acquire more than 300,000 drones before 2027. To achieve this massive enhancement...
Monday 9 March 2026
Radbon sees boost from resumption of deferred orders, expects long-term growth from aerospace, defense
Connector and cable assembly manufacturer Radbon Electronics has steadily deepened its presence in the defense and aerospace markets, with its investments gradually converting into...
Friday 6 March 2026
Taiwan and US to jointly boost investments in five trusted industries
Taiwan's government is actively promoting developments in the "Five Trusted Industry Sectors": semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications...
Friday 6 March 2026
Taiwan refocuses nearly US$9.5bn chip program on drone, robotics and LEO satellite chips
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have sharply raised tensions in the Middle East. The operation seeks to weaken Iran's military capability and reshape the regional balance, but with...
Friday 6 March 2026
Exclusive Interview: How Space West is engineering the UK's defense identity
In the high-stakes landscape of the UK's space economy, regional specialization is becoming a matter of strategic survival. While Scotland has staked its claim on launch services and...
Friday 6 March 2026
Commentary: US-Israel conflict spotlights Grok's prediction vs. Claude's deployment
Ever since US and Israel joint forces launched attacks on Iran, widespread debate has erupted about the use of AI in warfare. On online platforms like Reddit, claims have surfaced...
Thursday 5 March 2026
Anthropic reportedly reopens Pentagon AI talks after blacklist threat

Negotiations between AI startup Anthropic and the US Department of Defense have resumed after talks collapsed last week, while a leaked...

Thursday 5 March 2026
Column: US drone policy reshapes supply chain opportunities for Taiwan
On June 6, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders—"Unleashing American Drone Dominance" and "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty"—mandating that...