As Taiwan's machinery industry grapples with the dual pressures of currency volatility and rising tariffs, one company is defying the broader sector's gloom. Quaser Machine Tools, a precision equipment manufacturer, is doubling down on the high-margin aerospace sector—and seeing results.
Taiwan is emerging as a key player in next-generation drone development. However, its ambitions face serious challenges due to a shortage of skilled professionals and uncompetitive salaries in the defense and smart machinery sectors.
In response to rapid advancements in military technology and an increasingly uncertain global security environment, Japan's Ministry of Defense released two key documents on July 28, 2025: its next-generation information and communications strategy and the Space Domain Defense Guidelines. These initiatives lay out a sweeping vision for cross-branch military modernization centered on next-gen satellite communications and resilient space-based infrastructure.
