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.
Amazon's satellite internet venture, Project Kuiper, is accelerating its expansion into Asia, with a focus on South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan — three strategically vital nations amid rising demand for resilient communications infrastructure and growing competition in low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity.
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.
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.
