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Jun 24

Ukraine defense delegation seeks Taiwan tech partnerships

A Ukrainian delegation with nearly 20 industry representatives, led by Lviv deputy mayor Serhiy Kiral has visited Taiwan recently, while defense and drone companies had comprised a quarter of the group. The visit aimed to leverage Ukraine's battlefield-tested drone expertise for Taiwan's defense industry development.

Japan races to build domestic drone supply chain as China tightens grip

Jun 24

Taiwan opens satellite frequency applications to boost digital resilience

Jun 24

Rising Israel-Iran tensions drive demand for Taiwan's military power amplifiers

Jun 23

Rapidtek debuts mmWave antenna technology at IMS 2025

Jun 23

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DEFENSEUkraine delegation visits Taiwan to strengthen cooperation on drones, energy, and healthcare

Jun 25, 07:26

Following its appearance at the Smart City Summit in March 2025, a Ukrainian business delegation has returned to Taiwan to deepen cooperation across four key sectors as part of Ukraine's national reconstruction efforts.

DRONETaiwan-based AbonMax unveils Switchblade-inspired combat drone

Jun 25, 07:04

Taiwanese tech firm AbonMax has unveiled the Cobra-3120, a domestically developed tactical drone modeled after the US-made Switchblade, marking a significant step forward for the island's private development of defense products.

DRONETaiwan's Thunder Tiger expands defense portfolio with FPV drones and Sea Shark unmanned surface vessel

Jun 23

Thunder Tiger Technology, a Taiwan-based robotics and model manufacturer, is expanding its presence in the defense sector with new aerial and maritime autonomous platforms, capitalizing on the surging global demand for tactical unmanned systems.

DEFENSETaiwan partners with US drone firm Auterion despite China sanctions risk

Jun 23

Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based Auterion to integrate advanced drone operating systems and swarm control technology into the island's military capabilities, marking a significant defense collaboration despite potential Chinese government retaliation.

SATELLITETaiwan shifts to private firms after ITRI exits stalled B5G project

Jun 21

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will end its contract with the Taiwan Space Agency after admitting that low-Earth orbit satellite development falls outside its expertise. The move comes as the B5G-1B satellite project faces delays, pushing its launch to 2030.

SATELLITEIndia grants Starlink license to operate satellite internet services

Jun 21

India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet service to operate in the country. India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this on social media, calling it a "next frontier of connectivity" for India. The licence follows the recent issuance of the GMPCS permit from the Department of Telecommunications.

SPACE TECHNAFCO and MTU Aero Engines sign five-year deal to expand precision machining in China plant

Jun 20

National Aerospace Fasteners (NAFCO), led by president Alvin Lin, signed a five-year cooperation contract with Germany-based MTU Aero Engines during the 2025 Paris Air Show. The agreement expands collaboration to precision machining at NAFCO's plant in Suzhou, China.

DEFENSEU.S. defense firms shrug off China threat, join Taiwan sea drone test

Jun 20

Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology hosted a demonstration of unmanned vessels, drawing 13 domestic and international companies, including five US firms that participated despite potential Chinese sanctions.

DEFENSETaiwan tests unmanned boats in military demonstration as tensions rise

Jun 19

Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) staged sea trials for unmanned vessels off the northeastern coast, bringing together 12 domestic and international companies in a display of the island's growing autonomous maritime capabilities.

DEFENSETaiwanese aerospace supplier wins three-year Kawasaki engine parts deal

Jun 19

Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) secured a three-year contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. to supply Trent XWB-97K aircraft engine components at the Paris Air Show, extending a partnership that began in 2013.

DEFENSETaiwan's GUS Technology powers military drones with next-gen batteries amid rising global conflicts

Jun 19

As geopolitical tensions rise, from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict to recent clashes between Israel and Iran, the global defense landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. This shift is driving significant advancements in military technologies, particularly unmanned aerial systems (UAS), where endurance, safety, and the ability to adapt to diverse environments are critical.

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