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Tuesday 4 November 2025
Global VCs shift focus to AI, quantum, and defense
Global venture capital markets have shown signs of recovery in 2025 despite challenging conditions, including reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump and ongoing...
Friday 31 October 2025
Beijing’s orbit of influence expands with Pakistan’s latest satellite launch

China successfully launched its Kinetica-1 rocket this week, sending two Zhongke satellites and Pakistan's PRSC-HS1 remote-sensing satellite...

Friday 31 October 2025
Taiwan's Coretronic ramps up drone production as rare earth risks loom

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp. (CIRC), a subsidiary of Taiwan's Coretronic Group, said it is ramping up drone production to meet...

Thursday 30 October 2025
South Korea agrees to US energy investments in exchange for tariff reductions
US President Donald Trump has approved South Korea's construction of a nuclear-powered submarine at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in an effort to strengthen their alliance. South...
Tuesday 28 October 2025
US-Japan summit signs rare earths deal and promises golden age alliance
On the morning of October 28, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump signed two important agreements during their meeting at the Akasaka Palace...
Monday 27 October 2025
CPCA Show Plus 2025 kicks off after China's PCB revenue grows over 10% in 1H25
Following an over 10% on-year growth in China's PCB revenues in the first half of 2025, CPCA Show Plus 2025, hosted by China Printed Circuit Association (CPCA), will be held from...
Thursday 23 October 2025
Korean Air unveils 3 homegrown drones to boost defense capabilities
For the first time, Korean Air has unveiled three self-developed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), signaling its evolution into a comprehensive aerospace company encompassing artificial...
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Taiwan's textile giant Nam Liong rides global defense demand surge
The standoff between China and the US continues, escalating global geopolitical risks and fueling stronger demand for military resources across nations. Nam Liong Global has been...
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Taiwan's drone industry value doubles in two years
Chinese drone maker DJI had once dominated over 70% of the global consumer drone market and as much as 90% in the US. However, Taiwan's domestic drone makers in recent years have...
Monday 20 October 2025
Cheap drones reshape modern warfare economics
A new reality is setting in on the modern battlefield. Attackers are using drones that cost thousands of dollars to force defenders to fire missiles worth millions. This lopsided...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Taiwan's 'Mighty Hornet' drones target asymmetric warfare gap
Taiwan is accelerating its development of attack drones to strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities, with the new "Mighty Hornet" series leading the charge. This strategic shift...
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan's US$1.44 billion bid to become Asia-Pacific's democratic drone hub
The Taiwanese government announced a major investment of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.36 billion) to develop a new fleet of advanced drones. The plan, unveiled on October 16, 2025, aims...
Friday 17 October 2025
U-Best targets defense market with bulletproof coating passing client validation
The Sun Yad Group, known for its subsidiary Myson Century, which aims to become Taiwan's answer to DJI, also includes U-Best Innovative Technology, an upstream PU resin supplier that...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth clampdown risks jeopardizing Taiwan's drone expansion

China has once again expanded export controls on rare earth minerals, injecting fresh uncertainty into global defense manufacturing....

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Taiwan's drone boom hits US tech monopoly wall
As global demand for drones skyrockets, Taiwan's homegrown industry is rapidly advancing, attracting intense interest from American and European buyers seeking a reliable alternative...