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Wednesday 10 September 2025
Highlights from China International Optoelectronic Expo and SEMI-e: sovereign AI, drones, AR/VR/MR in focus
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) and the Shenzhen International Semiconductor & IC Exhibition (SEMI-e 2025) are being held at the Shenzhen International...
Monday 8 September 2025
Emerging technologies in US national defense, Part 1: Space domain awareness (SDA)
A number of offices under the US Department of Defense, defense industry companies, and civilian military research institutions have proposed key emerging technologies that the US...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan announces six new breakthroughs that address key drone gaps
Drones have proven their value in a wide range of applications, including agricultural spraying, bridge and infrastructure inspection, deep-sea fish scouting, high-voltage tower insulator...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Altek obtains AS9100 certification, officially entering aerospace supply chain
Taiwanese AI vision solution provider Altek announced on September 4 that it has obtained AS9100 certification for quality management systems in the aerospace and defense industries...
Friday 5 September 2025
Japan’s 2026 drone budget surges to record-high US$2.13 billion
Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced in late August its defense budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027), reaching a record high of JPY 8.8454 trillion...
Friday 5 September 2025
Rexon Technology pivots to drones, capturing global market share
Taiwan-based Rexon Technology is making significant strides in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market by leveraging its expertise in motors and power systems. At a recent earnings...
Thursday 4 September 2025
US Defense Innovation Unit chief's sudden ouster raises future concerns
The US defense procurement system has increasingly emphasized technological breakthroughs and industrial innovation at defense startups. Yet at this critical juncture, the Trump administration...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Unlikely alliance launches US$24M push into Taiwan’s robotics market
A surprising new alliance is disrupting Taiwan's robotics and unmanned vehicle industry. A veteran food manufacturer, a key supplier to TSMC, and a leading machinery firm have joined...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Image processing supply chain eyes rising demand from drones
The growing demand for unmanned vehicles, especially amid the current wave of AI upgrades, heavily relies on advanced image processing capabilities. For drones, various image processing...
Tuesday 2 September 2025
Taiwan's new economics minister urges state-supported R&D institutions to take on national security roles
Taiwan's new economics minister, Ming-Hsin Kung, emphasized on the first day in office that state-supported organizations under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) should actively...
Sunday 31 August 2025
Unmanned boat demand boosts outlook for Taiwan’s leading shipbuilders
Taiwan's 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and...
Sunday 31 August 2025
South Korea targets wildfire control and airport safety with new drone initiatives
The drone industry is growing beyond its earlier focus on military applications into other industrial sectors and public safety. As an example, the South Korean government is accelerating...
Thursday 28 August 2025
South Korea emerges as drone industry contender amid de-China trends
As geopolitical factors and the demand for technological sovereignty shake up the global drone industry, South Korean drone companies are now emerging as alternatives to Chinese manufacturers,...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Cross-industry rivalry heats up as DJI, Insta360, and Dreametech diversify product portfolios
As the consumer electronics market matures, leading companies are exploring new growth by entering each other's sectors. Recently, DJI Technology, Insta360, and Dreametech have expanded...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan targets US$32 billion satellite industry by 2029 in the global space race
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has projected that the island's satellite industry could reach a total output value of NT$1 trillion (US$32 billion) by 2029...