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Jul 10

China targets Taiwanese defense firms with export ban—but impact may be limited

China is turning up the heat on Taiwan's defense sector—but the immediate fallout may be limited.

Taiwan UMT sees strong satellite orders despite June revenue dip

Jul 10

China targets Taiwan defense companies with export controls amid limited business ties

Jul 10

Amazon's Project Kuiper targets South Korea in global satellite push

Jul 9

China bans exports to eight Taiwan defense companies

Jul 9

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DRONETaiwan's Sun Yad builds US$583 million empire across chemicals to drones

Jul 11, 16:55

Sun Yad Group operates across construction, biotechnology, materials, healthcare and drones in a diversified conglomerate worth NT$17 billion (US$583 million). Chairman Yu-ming Chang transformed the company from a traditional synthetic leather producer into Taiwan's multi-industry player through strategic acquisitions and vertical integration.

DRONETaiwan positions itself in US Replicator drone program despite technology challenges

Jul 11, 16:49

As global demand for unmanned aerial systems accelerates, Taiwan is positioning itself as a potential cornerstone in the Pentagon's Replicator initiative—a program launched in 2023 to deploy thousands of small, low-cost, and reusable drones by 2025.

DRONEAIDC's 1H25 orders surpass US$343 million due to global demand surge

Jul 9

Taiwanese aerospace manufacturer Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) announced on Monday that it secured new international contracts in the second quarter worth NT$2.5 billion (approx. US$85 million), with revenues expected to begin contributing as early as 2025. This follows a strong first quarter in which the company booked NT$8.5 billion in new orders and reported additional wins at the Paris Air Show. In total, AIDC's commercial aircraft and engine orders have surpassed NT$10 billion for the first half of the year.

DRONEMitsubishi Heavy unveils hybrid drone to replace helicopters in remote, high-stakes missions

Jul 8

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is advancing the development of a multirotor drone designed to carry a maximum payload of 200 kilograms and achieve a flight range of 200 kilometers. While this payload capacity remains below that of a typical light-duty truck, which averages around 350 kilograms, the prototype already surpasses industry norms, where multirotor drones commonly carry only a few to several dozen kilograms.

DRONETaiwan's Thunder Tiger sees record revenue on US drone pivot

Jul 8

Thunder Tiger Technology posted record monthly revenue in June 2024 as the Taiwanese manufacturer capitalized on Western military buyers seeking alternatives to Chinese-made unmanned vehicles.

DRONEUS army develops standardized lethal drone systems to reduce costs

Jul 8

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Armaments Center is creating standardized lethal unmanned aerial systems to cut procurement costs and eliminate vendor dependence for future military operations.

SATELLITETiSPACE VP01 suborbital rocket launch postponed until July 12 due to typhoon

Jul 8

The test launch of the VP01 suborbital rocket by private Taiwanese rocket manufacturer and launch service provider Taiwan Innovative Space (TiSPACE) scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) has been postponed until July 12, 2025, due to the impact of Typhoon Mun.

DRONEUkraine war experience propels US drone startup toward Pentagon contracts

Jul 7

Neros Technologies, a drone startup founded in 2023, has transformed battlefield insights from Ukraine into a strategic advantage for securing US military contracts, positioning itself as a key supplier for the Pentagon's future low-cost drone arsenal.

DEFENSETaiwan's JetSea AI taps AI and satellite tech to strengthen unmanned surface fleet

Jul 6

Taiwan is intensifying its focus on unmanned warfare capabilities, shifting increasing attention from aerial drones to unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Established shipbuilding companies are applying their traditional skills to this emerging field, while a new wave of entrants—comprising drone manufacturers and software-driven startups—are beginning to transform maritime combat.

SPACE TECHJinpao, Nafco tap aviation to offset electronics volatility

Jul 4

As global aerospace demand strengthens, Taiwanese manufacturers are expanding beyond traditional electronics and into high-value aviation components. Jinpao and Nafco, two leading industrial players, are securing major contracts with global aerospace leaders as part of a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams and enhance long-term growth stability.

DRONEPolitical gridlock threatens Taiwan's defense ambitions amid budget cuts

Jul 3

Taiwan's defense companies face funding volatility and bureaucratic delays that undermine business confidence despite government pledges to boost military spending in response to regional tensions.

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