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Wednesday 26 March 2025
Taiwan shipbuilder unveils military USV free of China supply chains
A Taiwanese shipbuilder has launched a military-grade unmanned surface vessel (USV) that it independently developed without any involvement from China's supply chain.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Beyond battlefield: Drone industry expands into commercial market
The drone sector is experiencing robust growth globally, driven by both military conflicts and expanding commercial applications. Amazon's deployment of delivery drones and Taiwan's...
Saturday 22 March 2025
UK seeks win-win partnership with Taiwan's tech industry
The British Office in Taipei hosted the UK-Taiwan Venture Capital Summit on March 20, highlighting its push for Taiwanese companies to invest in the UK, as well as strengthening ties...
Saturday 22 March 2025
The Great Wall beyond: China's new frontier in the cosmos
China's commercial space sector is reaching for the stars, but the journey has been rockier than anticipated.
Friday 21 March 2025
Thunder Tiger's unmanned boats to feature in June sea trials

The drone industry is not the only sector benefiting from defense opportunities. Taiwan's policy on unmanned vehicles includes surface and underwater crafts. Recently,...

Tuesday 18 March 2025
Mitsubishi Electric to see sharp growth for defense business
Mitsubishi Electric expects revenue from its defense system business to soar to at least JPY600 billion (approx. US$4.03 billion) in fiscal 2031, with its operating profit to more...
Friday 7 March 2025
Getac sees defense, energy push rugged PC demand in 2025
Getac Technology Chairman James Huang highlighted Europe's sharp rise in military spending, particularly in Germany, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The company is engaged in...
Friday 7 March 2025
Planet Labs eyes AI-driven earth imaging for defense and global security
Planet Labs has secured a US$230 million partnership with Japanese satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT to build a new low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, marking a significant...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China hits back Trump's tariffs with new duties, blacklists 15 US firms
China has escalated its trade dispute with the US, imposing up to 15% tariffs on select American agricultural imports in response to the Trump administration's latest tariff hikes...
Thursday 27 February 2025
China's grip on shipbuilding poses challenges for global players
China's preeminence in the global shipbuilding arena is unmistakable, as it lays claim to an imposing 70% of the market. The protracted Russo-Ukrainian war has catalyzed a boom in...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan and US collaborate on drones, but lack of combat experience raises concerns
Taiwan's drone industry is aggressively positioning itself on the global stage, with encouraging developments emerging in recent times. Yet, as international markets fling open their...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Unmanned vessels take center stage: Taiwan's autonomous ship set for March debut
Unmanned vehicles plunging from the sky to the sea have emerged as pivotal assets on modern battlefields. While drones have long dominated the spotlight, nations worldwide are now...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
TIMTOS 2025 spotlights AI robots, aerospace boom among industry revival hopes
The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) is set to highlight "AI and robots" as a core theme for the first time, reflecting the rising industry focus on automation. The...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Taiwan's defense innovation task force: inspired by US DIU for dual-use technologies
As global conflicts remain unpredictable, nations are doubling down on military-civilian dual-use technologies to bolster defense autonomy. Industry experts warn that while self-reliance...
Friday 21 February 2025
Taiwan ramps up defense spending to boost its domestic military-industrial ecosystem
Taiwan's president William Lai recently announced at a national security meeting that his administration will increase the defense budget to 3% of GDP through special funding, a move...