News tagged Defense at DIGITIMES

NEWS TAGGED DEFENSE

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 to...

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. The...

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...

Tuesday 14 October 2025

China expands rare earth export controls to midstream and end products

On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcements No. 61 and 62, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends beyond raw materials to include...

Friday 10 October 2025

First of Taiwan's FORMOSAT-8 satellite heads to the US for launch into orbit

Taiwan has begun deployment of its first fully domestically developed satellite constellation, known as FORMOSAT-8, marking a significant milestone for the island's growing aerospace...

Thursday 9 October 2025

US expands export controls, citing Chinese firms' support for Hamas and Houthis

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on October 8, 2025, that it is placing 29 Chinese and Hong Kong entities onto its strengthened Entity...

Thursday 9 October 2025

Beijing tightens tech controls, linking rare earths to AI and national security

In a major escalation of its tech resource policy, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earth materials,...

Thursday 9 October 2025

Taiwan tech giants venture into space with govt-backed LEO satellites

After repeated delays, Taiwan's ambitious Beyond 5G satellite program is finally moving forward with promising news: two of the island's leading original design manufacturers (ODMs),...

Thursday 9 October 2025

Taiwan's drone maker eyes DJI throne as US$1.6 billion military contract looms

Sun Yad Group's subsidiary, Myson Century, is positioning itself as a rising star in the drone industry with its vertically integrated approach—from IC design to full drone manufacturing...

Wednesday 8 October 2025

US rebuilds rare earth supply chain to cut China dependence

The global rare earth market has long been dominated by China, encompassing everything from ore extraction to separation and refining, and even magnet manufacturing. Although the US...

Tuesday 7 October 2025

Dragonfly UAS joins Qisda in drone push

To accelerate its expansion in the drone market, Qisda has recently incorporated two drone companies, one of which is Dragonfly UAS. Apart from being a distributor in Taiwan for American...

Tuesday 7 October 2025

Taiwan-US attack drones partnership eyes mass production by 2026

The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally reshaped modern warfare, and recent Pentagon concerns about missile stockpiles have underscored a strategic shift. Future conflicts are expected...

Tuesday 7 October 2025

AbonMax's tactical drone to ship first batch in November despite test setback

Alongside official collaborations between Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and leading Western defense contractors, private companies such...

Sunday 5 October 2025

Taiwan defense firms ramp up drone output as Trump blocks US$400M sale

Taiwanese defense suppliers are doubling down on both domestic and overseas orders as global demand for military hardware accelerates. Unmanned systems have become a central focus...

7/32 pages

BIZ FOCUS

Jan 6, 16:39

MSI Unveils Full Lineup of AI Products at CES 2026

MOST-READ
7 DAYS NEWS

Full list

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Weekly research roundup: Qualcomm's AI strategy, memory giants and updated 2026 smartphone outlook