Taiwan's drone industry faces a significant challenge due to limited chip design capabilities for drones. To address this issue, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) launched a subsidy program targeting the development of key drone chips.
Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) achieved a record revenue of NT$231 million (US$7.05 million) in December 2024, marking a 56 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. The company maintained strong performance despite the typical seasonal slowdown during year-end holidays in the US, securing its third consecutive month of record revenue.
Transcom, a provider of military-grade power amplifiers (PA), has disclosed that its revenue for 2024 reached an all-time high. The company's strong sales performance last year was primarily driven by government contracts, satellite communication-related products, and an increase in military drone shipments.
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has added Tencent Holdings, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to its blacklist of entities allegedly tied to the Chinese military. This annual update to the Section 1260H list now includes 134 companies, as published on the Federal Register's website.
Taiwan is gearing up for next-generation 6G research and development, with the National Science Council (NSC) prioritizing three sectors in the IMT-2030 framework.
While the US semiconductor revival extends beyond Intel's prominent efforts, it critically depends on Micron, the country's sole memory chip manufacturer, expanding its domestic production capacity.
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Global conflicts have accelerated the integration of emerging technologies into defense strategies, with countries prioritizing supply chain resilience. In Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te's administration's proposal of "five trusted industries" highlights military innovation, strengthening the defense supply chain.
Taiwan has implemented comprehensive regulations to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies, including advanced chips, to mainland China, reinforcing national security and economic interests.
The US government is seeking public input on proposed rules to secure the ICTS supply chain for drones, potentially limiting Chinese drones, which dominate US markets.
China has added 28 US entities, including Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, to its export control list, banning dual-use item exports amid the upcoming Trump 2.0 administration and ongoing US-Taiwan arms sales.
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