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Friday 6 November 2026
Taiwan-US teams target Navy unmanned boat tender
As Taiwan's drone procurement program moves forward, the Navy is preparing to acquire more than 1,300 small suicide unmanned boats, with a budget approaching NT$30 billion (US$913...
Thursday 5 November 2026
From assembly lines to front lines, defense opens new opportunities for automakers
As low capacity utilization, steep tariffs, and fierce competition from Chinese automakers pressure the industry, significant growth in European defense spending is opening new business...
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Taiwan launches first maritime unmanned vehicle expo
Taiwan has launched its first maritime unmanned vehicle exhibition, drawing major military unmanned boat makers from the US, UK, Singapore, and other countries to showcase technologies...
Monday 2 November 2026
South Korea's army advances energy transition with microgrids, hydrogen
As AI and unmanned systems see wider adoption, the military's reliance on electricity continues to grow, making energy transition critical to maintaining combat capabilities. The South...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Alibaba wins injunction over Pentagon rule targeting shared lobbying firms
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction ordering the federal government not to deny Defense Department contracts to companies simply because they share lobbying firms...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
US designates helium as critical material amid Middle East supply shock
As military conflict in the Middle East cripples global energy infrastructure, the United States is emerging as the critical anchor for the world's high-tech manufacturing sector....
Tuesday 20 October 2026
China tightens drone export controls, extending restrictions to critical components, technologies
China's Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs, and military authorities jointly announced revised export controls on drones on October 19, covering complete aircraft,...
Monday 19 October 2026
US defense startups turn to Taiwan for local production partnerships
US defense companies are increasingly setting up partnerships in Taiwan, moving beyond component procurement to joint development, system integration, local manufacturing, maintenance...
Monday 12 October 2026
SK Hynix's US$299 billion chip plan faces military base hurdle
SK Hynix's proposed KRW400 trillion (approx. US$299 billion) semiconductor expansion in southwestern South Korea faces a major obstacle as the company races to increase memory production...
Saturday 10 October 2026
US plans for 'Autowarcom' deepen military's focus on autonomous weapons
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the creation of a combatant command focused on autonomous warfare and drones. Its planned establishment indicates the turn within...
Thursday 8 October 2026
Viking Tech lead times stretch to 6 months; orders seen into 2H27
Viking Tech said demand from AI, data centers, server power, military, and aerospace applications has kept capacity fully loaded as it enters the fourth quarter of 2026, with its book-to-bill...
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Pentagon creates autonomous warfare command to speed AI arms buildup
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new Autonomous Warfare Command (AWC) and is pushing a low-cost manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics-based combat...
Thursday 1 October 2026
GPS-free indoor drones target high-rack inspection as smart warehouses expand
The drone market is expanding beyond military applications as commercial demand gains momentum. Following the rollout of drone logistics services for Taiwan's outlying islands, industry...
Wednesday 30 September 2026
AIDC conducts counter-drone system drill to expand airspace protection for critical infrastructure
Taiwanese aerospace company Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) said that after completing production of its advanced jet trainers, it will focus on accelerating the...
Tuesday 29 September 2026
AIDC sees NT$30 billion military maintenance boost, eyes drones
As the last Brave Eagle advanced trainer rolls off the line in September 2026, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) says its military business is not ending with the...