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Wednesday 19 November 2025

DFI bets big on edge AI, predicts drone demand surge in 2026

DFI is sharpening its focus on edge AI and long-lifecycle industrial markets as global supply chains shift and AI deployments accelerate. At the company's investor briefing on November 17, DFI president Claire Tien said the Taiwanese industrial computer supplier plans to build its next phase of growth around manufacturing strength, localized production and long-term project stability.

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Taiwan connector maker Simula forecasts strong 2026 on cloud, drone, robotics, and EV demand surge

Qisda's connector manufacturing subsidiary Simula Technology expects three major growth drivers in 2026—cloud deployment, drones and humanoid robots, and automotive applications—supported by strong customer orders. The company remains highly optimistic about its 2026 outlook.

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Carbon-Based Technology wins Albatross II drone mass production contract

Carbon-Based Technology (CBT), a Taiwanese carbon fiber composite manufacturer, recently announced it has officially secured the contract for the Albatross II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). According to NCSIST's plan, the company will produce the UAV's core composite structures and undertake integration tasks, marking a new milestone in Taiwan's domestic defense drone development.

Monday 17 November 2025

Tainan to host AI factory focused on drones, medical devices, and manufacturing

SignalPro is committing NT$3 billion (approx. US$100 million) to construct an advanced AI factory in Tainan, a strategic move designed to supply critical computing power and inference services. The initiative targets the drone, medical technology, and traditional manufacturing sectors, positioning itself as a counterweight to a market currently dominated by global tech giants focusing resources on training large language models.

Sunday 16 November 2025

Ability Enterprise eyes new SoC development integrating neural network engine

Optical imaging solution supplier Ability Enterprises said tariff issues stemming from regional political tensions are gradually being resolved, allowing flexible adjustments across its manufacturing sites in China, Vietnam, and Taiwan based on customer demand.

Friday 14 November 2025

Coretronic and Radiant expand beyond displays, betting on drones and advanced optics

Taiwan's leading backlight module suppliers, Coretronic and Radiant Opto-Electronics, are diversifying into new sectors as demand in the traditional display market slows. The new ventures range from unmanned aerial vehicles to advanced optical systems.

Friday 14 November 2025

Taiwan drone maker Thunder Tiger invests US$22 million in southern expansion

Taiwanese drone manufacturer Thunder Tiger recently announced that its board of directors has approved a NT$710 million (US$22.88 million) investment to purchase land and factory facilities in the Dapumei Industrial Park in Chiayi, Taiwan, to support its operational growth and meet research and development and mass production needs for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Friday 14 November 2025

Qisda slows acquisition drive, shifts focus to local drone supply chain

Qisda is easing the pace of acquisitions that built its sprawling corporate group. Chairman Peter Chen said the company is now concentrating on strengthening post-merger integration and accelerating its push to localize Taiwan's drone supply chain.

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Kakao Mobility eyes role as platform integrator for AI-driven UAM commercialization

Urban air mobility (UAM) is regaining attention with advances in hardware technology, but successful commercial operation hinges on integrating information systems for airspace management, operational scheduling, and ground transfers. Kakao Mobility emphasizes its shift from an operator to a platform integrator, leveraging platform experience, data accumulation, and AI technologies to shape the emerging ecosystem.

Wednesday 12 November 2025

HP pushes MJF 3D printing as mainstream technology for commercial drone manufacturing

As drones see ever-expanding applications from military surveillance to logistics, agriculture, disaster relief, and medical transport, a growing challenge for the drone industry is to manufacture lightweight airframes faster and at lower cost. To address this issue, Hewlett-Packard (HP) is advancing its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology, which has already demonstrated tangible results from the prototyping phase to volume production.

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Investors flock to defense startups amid rising global tensions

Geopolitical conflict is redirecting global investment toward the defense sector, where Silicon Valley-style innovation and cost efficiency are upending the traditional model of slow, expensive military procurement.

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Taiwan optical firms eye expanding drone payload market

As global demand for drones accelerates, Taiwan's optical component makers are racing to capture new opportunities in imaging payloads, an area where the island's lens and module expertise offers a competitive edge.

Monday 10 November 2025

Taiwan time-lapse camera maker Brinno sees 3Q25 revenue rise 8.5% on defense push

Time-lapse camera manufacturer Brinno Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of NT$131 million (US$4.2 million), an 8.5% increase from the same period a year earlier, with net profit after tax of NT$7.34 million. For the first three quarters of 2025, cumulative revenue reached NT$410 million, up 5.7% year-over-year, with net profit after tax of NT$1.79 million.

Friday 7 November 2025

Elan Microelectronics posts solid results, eyes AI-driven growth in 2026

Touch IC leader Elan Microelectronics held an earnings call on November 6, reporting that third-quarter performance exceeded internal forecasts despite a weaker consumer market than in the same period in 2024. Sequentially, revenue grew 9.4% to NT$3.316 billion (approx. US$107 million), although year-over-year it fell 2.6%. Gross margin stood at 47.2%, down 0.8pp from the previous quarter and 2.1pp compared to a year ago. Operating income reached NT$792 million, rising 6.5% sequentially but declining 14.6% annually.

Thursday 6 November 2025

Taiwan suppliers fill gap as Boeing recovers, Airbus stalls

The world's two major aircraft manufacturers are showing sharply contrasting fortunes. Airbus is reportedly facing engine supply bottlenecks that have slowed deliveries, while Boeing has received US regulatory approval to raise monthly production of its 737 series jets to 42 units—a key step toward recovering from past setbacks. Though the short-term momentum differs, long-term demand in the aerospace sector remains robust.

Friday 31 October 2025

Taiwan's Coretronic ramps up drone production as rare earth risks loom

Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp. (CIRC), a subsidiary of Taiwan's Coretronic Group, said it is ramping up drone production to meet growing government and defense demand. The company is currently fulfilling a 3,037-unit order from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense and plans to increase production capacity fivefold by the end of 2026.

Thursday 30 October 2025

Shinkong InnovHub launch to boost Taiwan's drone and tech industries

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) broke ground on October 28, 2025, for its Shinkong InnovHub, a drone base integrating R&D, testing, manufacturing, talent incubation, and flight applications. The initiative aims to energize Taiwan's drone sector and emerging technology industries.

Thursday 30 October 2025

Taiwan's 1H25 drone exports surge sevenfold as EU certification hurdles persist

Taiwan's drone exports surged sevenfold in the first half of 2025, with Europe emerging as the largest destination. However, industry experts note that the main challenge for Taiwanese drone makers entering the European Union (EU) market lies not in production capacity but in meeting stringent international certification standards.

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Europe's aerospace giants unite to challenge SpaceX's Starlink

Determined not to let SpaceX's Starlink dominate the fast-growing market for low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications, Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo — three of Europe's largest aerospace and defense contractors — have agreed to combine parts of their satellite manufacturing and service businesses into a new joint venture.

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Taiwan drone maker CBT expands capacity with military UAV delivery to defense institute

Taiwan's unmanned drone developer Carbon-Based Technology (CBT) has announced an expanded investment in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector to accelerate production capacity growth and technological upgrades. Its Albatross II drone, developed in partnership with AirAsia, has been officially delivered to the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) for subsequent mass production.

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Drone startup Earthbook aims for true unmanned operations

Earthbook, the first drone company to join Shinkong InnovHub, is advancing Taiwan's drone applications in disaster relief, cargo transport, and communications. Earthbook CEO Ian Hsu attended a groundbreaking ceremony for InnovHub on October 28, 2025, highlighting challenges faced by startups, such as a lack of test flight sites and manufacturing facilities—issues that InnovHub aims to resolve.

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Taiwan’s Joules Miles powers up for the satellite-drone era

Taiwanese lithium battery module maker Joules Miles (JMS) is positioning itself for long-term growth in emerging aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) markets, betting on the rapid expansion of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite deployments and the global drone industry.

Tuesday 28 October 2025

Korean startup builds cardboard drones, deploys pollution trackers for combat and environmental monitoring

At the Boom-Up Festival 2025, one of Korea's largest gatherings of startups and investors, WOW Future Tech CEO Munju Kim drew attention with an unconventional idea: building drones out of cardboard and recycled packaging materials.

Thursday 23 October 2025

Korean Air unveils 3 homegrown drones to boost defense capabilities

For the first time, Korean Air has unveiled three self-developed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), signaling its evolution into a comprehensive aerospace company encompassing artificial intelligence (AI), manned and unmanned systems, and maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification (MROM) services.

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Taiwan–Korea pact targets rising drone threats at sea

Tron Future and Huneed Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to jointly develop and market advanced maritime anti-drone systems for both manned and unmanned platforms. The agreement was signed during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2025), South Korea's biennial defense trade show.

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