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Friday 12 December 2025
US advances massive drone purchase as Taiwan firms seize new opportunity

The US and Taiwan plan to accelerate military drone cooperation in 2026 as Washington advances a large procurement program and Congress...

Friday 12 December 2025
NDAA targets US-Taiwan cooperation on unmanned systems, boosting Taiwan's IC design
The latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has now been confirmed by the US House and Senate. The bill contains extensive Taiwan-related provisions that require the US Department...
Friday 12 December 2025
Taiwan's optical industry gains defense opportunities amid China-free supply chain shift
To avoid getting entangled in US-China relations, many industries have adopted China-free supply chains, often referred to as "non-red" supply chains, especially in sectors involving...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Transcom secures military certification as Taiwan proposes significant defense budget
The Executive Yuan in Taiwan has proposed a NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defense budget aimed at enhancing seven critical areas, including air defense, electronic warfare,...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Taiwan firms target defense surge as NT$1.25 trillion budget nears approval
Taiwanese manufacturers are positioning themselves for defense-sector expansion as the government prepares a NT$1.25 trillion (approx. US$40 billion) special budget to accelerate...
Thursday 11 December 2025
Pentagon drone demand soars as Marines order Teledyne systems, Orqa ramps up production
Teledyne FLIR Defense won a US$42.5 million order for Rogue 1 loitering munitions from the US Marine Corps, while Croatian drone maker Orqa is expanding capacity to meet rising Pentagon...
Thursday 11 December 2025
ASML faces scrutiny after report ties customers to China's military suppliers
A Dutch television investigation has raised fresh questions about the reach of ASML's technology inside China. According to a December 9, 2025, report by Nieuwsuur, at least...
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Taiwan and US race to buy 500,000 military drones, testing supply chain resilience

Taiwan and the US plan to procure nearly half a million military drones over the next two years, a rapid buildup that is driving manufacturers...

Tuesday 9 December 2025
Taiwan drone giant pursues US$1 billion Pentagon drone contract
Thunder Tiger expects strong demand over the next two years as it prepares to compete for drone procurement programs in Taiwan and the US. General Manager Gene Su said the company...
Friday 5 December 2025
Hanwha Systems develops aerospace-grade transceiver chips for South Korea's military LEO independence
South Korean company Hanwha Systems announced the launch of a project to develop aerospace-grade transceiver chips, representing the first time South Korea has independently developed...
Friday 5 December 2025
AppWorks identifies 3 startup tracks as LLM race settles
AppWorks Accelerator #31 held a joint Demo Day event on December 2, 2025, with Wistron Accelerator #9 and Indonesia's Telkomsel-backed TINC Batch X, showcasing startups that reflect...
Friday 5 December 2025
Taiwan's defense institute partners with research center to boost drone industry
As Taiwan strengthens its defense capabilities amid growing regional tensions, the development of indigenous drone technology has become a national priority. To accelerate the growth...
Thursday 4 December 2025
US races to shore up drone supply chain as China forges ahead

The US is accelerating efforts to rebuild a secure, China-free drone supply chain as Beijing's gains in unmanned aircraft technology and...

Monday 1 December 2025
PVD set to enter US military supply chain with tank night vision displays
Geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts have heightened attention on the defense industry. Taiwan-based PowerView Display (PVD), leveraging its expertise in military-grade display...
Saturday 29 November 2025
Taiwan seeks 48,000 military drones in US$1.5 billion procurement push

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has opened bidding for what officials say will be the country's largest military drone purchase yet, a five-model...