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Wednesday 7 January 2026
US stealth drone RQ-170 spotted after reported Venezuela operation

At least one of the US Air Force's most secretive drones, the RQ-170 Sentinel, may have supported the US operation on January 3 that saw...

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Column: US political economy enters new era of industrial revival and strategic decoupling
The global economic landscape underwent three major transformations in 2025: the Great Rebalancing, the evolution of the AI supercycle, and a US industrial revival driven by national...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
DCC Technology rebrands as Nexora, subsidiary targets military and aerospace
Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designer DCC Technology recently held a shareholders' meeting and approved a company name change. After completing administrative procedures,...
Monday 5 January 2026
GTOC signs 5-year US defense deal for aerospace glass conformal antennas
G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC), a glass processing subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn), announced it has signed a five-year framework agreement with a US defense systems...
Monday 5 January 2026
Kawasaki banned by Japanese defense ministry over submarine engine fraud, raising export trust concerns
Japan's Ministry of Defense announced in December 2025 that it had suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from bidding on defense contracts until March 11, 2026, a 2.5-month ban following...
Monday 5 January 2026
NAFCO posts record December revenue and is optimistic for 2026
The National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO) revenue for December 2025 hit a new record of NT$405 million (approx. US$12.9 million), up 7.84% month-over-month and 19.61% year-over-year...
Friday 2 January 2026
Europe's defense tech market surges with ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict; UK and Germany lead AI innovation
Europe's defense technology sector is experiencing rapid growth as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and rising geopolitical tensions drive increased investment in AI-driven defense...
Monday 29 December 2025
China eases IPO rules for reusable rocket firms to speed space ambitions
China has eased listing requirements for private companies developing reusable commercial rockets, shifting regulatory scrutiny away from short-term financial performance and toward...
Friday 26 December 2025
Semiconductor, defense drive ChenFull Precision's 2026 performance toward double-digit growth
ChenFull Precision president CM Lai stated during an earnings call on December 24 that looking ahead to 2026, strong growth momentum in both the semiconductor and defense sectors...
Friday 26 December 2025
ENE Technology eyes custom ICs amid US drone import ban
Microcontroller (MCU) maker ENE Technology has officially entered the drone industry, partnering with Taiwan's HY Tech, Aeroprobing, and Egis to integrate communications, vision modules,...
Friday 26 December 2025
From satellites to solar power: How space became the next strategic battleground2025
The space industry is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once the domain of government agencies has become a strategic battleground. Commercial innovation, military priorities,...
Friday 26 December 2025
China surges ahead of US in drone patents, heightening pressure on Taiwan

China has maintained a clear lead over the US in drone-related technology patents since 2016, highlighting a widening technology gap...

Thursday 25 December 2025
Taiwan pivots to bigger drones as component crunch reshapes supply chains
Unmanned aircraft are becoming central to modern military operations, driving a surge in government procurement that is reshaping Taiwan's drone industry. The US, Japan, and Taiwan...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
US ban on DJI sparks Taiwan drone investment in America

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will block the sale of foreign-made drones in the US, a decision believed to target Chinese...

Friday 19 December 2025
Supply chain shift lifts Taiwan's AIDC as US plant nears initial output
Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. said it is on track to begin limited production at its first US manufacturing site by the end of 2025. The milestone positions the Taiwanese...