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Thursday 9 October 2025
US expands export controls, citing Chinese firms' support for Hamas and Houthis
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on October 8, 2025, that it is placing 29 Chinese and Hong Kong entities onto its strengthened Entity List—a move that bans or severely restricts US exports to those organizations without special approval. The decision, BIS said, targets firms suspected of supplying Iran-backed armed groups like Hamas and the Houthis in Yemen with drones built using US electronic components.
Thursday 9 October 2025
Taiwan's drone maker eyes DJI throne as US$1.6 billion military contract looms
Sun Yad Group's subsidiary, Myson Century, is positioning itself as a rising star in the drone industry with its vertically integrated approach—from IC design to full drone manufacturing. Proudly designed and made in Taiwan, its drones target industrial inspection, logistics, and disaster relief applications. Over 70% of the components are self-produced, underscoring the company's commitment to domestic innovation. With plans to launch on Amazon globally in the fourth quarter of 2025, Myson Century boldly aims to become the "Taiwanese DJI," challenging the market leader in drones.
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Dragonfly UAS joins Qisda in drone push
To accelerate its expansion in the drone market, Qisda has recently incorporated two drone companies, one of which is Dragonfly UAS. Apart from being a distributor in Taiwan for American firm Skydio's drones that are in active use by the US military, Dragonfly UAS has also launched its self-developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones.
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Taiwan-US attack drones partnership eyes mass production by 2026
The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally reshaped modern warfare, and recent Pentagon concerns about missile stockpiles have underscored a strategic shift. Future conflicts are expected to favor low-cost, mass-produced weapons built from mature commercial technology and scalable private-sector manufacturing.
Tuesday 7 October 2025
AbonMax's tactical drone to ship first batch in November despite test setback
Alongside official collaborations between Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and leading Western defense contractors, private companies such as AbonMax are accelerating their efforts in developing attack drones.
Sunday 5 October 2025
Taiwan defense firms ramp up drone output as Trump blocks US$400M sale
Taiwanese defense suppliers are doubling down on both domestic and overseas orders as global demand for military hardware accelerates. Unmanned systems have become a central focus of Taiwan's defense self-reliance strategy, with the Ministry of National Defense planning large-scale drone and unmanned vessel procurements. Rising defense budgets in the US and Europe, where governments are seeking to replenish arsenals, add further momentum to the sector.
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's top aerospace firm pivots to drones as major jet program ends
Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) is preparing for a major business shift as its advanced jet trainer program wraps up in 2026. The aerospace giant announced it is aggressively pursuing new contracts, with a sharp focus on unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, to fuel its future growth in the defense sector.
Thursday 2 October 2025
From ground to sky: How Taiwan's Tmytek is shaping future of seamless connectivity

As governments and businesses worldwide demand greater communications resilience, relying solely on terrestrial mobile networks and fixed-line infrastructure no longer suffices.

Thursday 2 October 2025
As geopolitical tensions and capital flows reshape satellite sector, Taiwan bets on electronically scanned array tech

The global space economy is entering a period of rapid expansion, triggering a wide-scale reorganization of investment flows and supply chains. At the center of this transformation, Taiwan is positioning itself to capitalize on its strength in ground-based satellite technologies, particularly in high-performance antenna systems critical for low Earth orbit (LEO) communications.

Tuesday 30 September 2025
Taiwan looks to mass-produced missiles and drones to strengthen defenses
The future of global defense is on display in Taipei, centered on unmanned systems and artificial intelligence. At the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition, Taiwan's leading defense research institute unveiled a powerful joint arsenal created with top US defense startups. Their goal is to build a large, domestically produced deterrent fleet.
Sunday 28 September 2025
South Korea at critical juncture in drone development autonomy
Drones have become a key technology for the development of both national security and civilian applications. However, South Korea's current drone industry heavily relies on China for materials, components, and airframes. Calls for technological independence and the establishment of a comprehensive local ecosystem are rising in line with the global trend of getting rid of China's influence in drone development.
Friday 26 September 2025
Cheap drones redefine the future of warfare
A new reality of modern warfare is on full display. The recent Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025) and DSEI 2025 in London have revealed a dramatic shift in global defense priorities, driven by the battlefield lessons of the war in Ukraine. Militaries and defense contractors are now prioritizing unmanned systems and low-cost, mass-produced munitions designed to overwhelm enemy defenses.
Friday 26 September 2025
Rising defense budgets push Taiwan IPC firms toward aerospace markets
As fighter jets patrol the skies and geopolitical tensions rise worldwide, a new arms race is taking place inside Taiwan's leading technology sector. The island's industrial PC makers—known for building ultra-durable computers used in factories and vehicles—are now shifting their focus to supply the digital backbone for the next generation of smart warfare, including AI-powered drones and unmanned naval ships.
Thursday 25 September 2025
South Korea's drone industry faces structural challenges amid supply chain and procurement issues
South Korea's drone industry is facing several critical challenges, including a fragile supply chain, inadequate coordination among component manufacturers, and a lack of effective overseas expansion strategies. According to industry insiders, the procurement system based on the "lowest bid" principle is a major factor undermining trust in domestic drone platforms. If the industry wishes to expand, it must take measures to ensure production speed, establish mass production systems, and transition to incorporate artificial intelligence and other new manufacturing technologies.
Thursday 25 September 2025
Taiwan unveils four-step strategy to strengthen anti-drone defenses
Taiwan is launching a major push to acquire more than 600 anti-drone systems with a budget of roughly NT$16 billion (US$529 million). This plan has turned a recent Taipei defense expo into a global audition for arms suppliers.
Thursday 25 September 2025
A new arms race in orbit: nations brace for conflict beyond Earth

In recent months, space has become an increasingly contested domain. Unusual orbital behavior by a Russian military satellite—seen repeatedly approaching foreign government and commercial satellites and allegedly releasing unidentified objects—has alarmed Western defense agencies. China's satellites, too, have conducted risky maneuvers, raising global concerns over the need for enhanced space defense capabilities.

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Taiwan parts makers capitalize on defense export surge as drone wars reshape supply chains
Lessons from the battlefields of Ukraine and the Red Sea have made one thing clear: low-cost, mass-produced, and expendable drones are transforming combat. Once largely confined to civilian use, unmanned aircraft have rapidly expanded into military applications, emerging as one of the most closely watched assets in modern defense.
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan, US defense firms set 18-month plan to build drone capacity
Taiwan's top military research institute has signed partnership deals with six leading global defense firms, a landmark move aimed at building a more self-reliant defense supply chain.
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan showcases Mighty Hornet III as drone industry cuts dependence on China
At the 2023 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE), drones were little more than side displays. This year, they dominated the show. Industry analysts say Taiwan's drone sector only began gaining real traction after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Since then, the share of locally made critical components has surged from about 60-70% to at least 95% in less than three years.
Monday 22 September 2025
Twoway unveils 4 key solutions to seize defense market opportunities
Twoway Communications is entering the defense and military industry with four key product lines, including satellite communications, drone defense, thermal imaging and night vision systems, and mobile command center solutions. The company highlighted that the defense sector, including smart IoT applications, currently accounts for 60% of its revenue, which is expected to grow by 15% to 20% in 2026.
Sunday 21 September 2025
Zyxel subsidiary ZyFlex launches reusable hard-kill drones
Zyxel Group chairman Shun-I Chu stated that the government's commitment to increasing the defense budget is correct, and he hopes procurement will truly implement defense autonomy. Regarding drones, he suggested adopting phased purchases with a multi-supplier system while simultaneously establishing pilot and maintenance teams; otherwise, it could become a disaster.
Sunday 21 September 2025
Taiwan's Altek secures US police drone orders, shipments to begin in 2026
As demand for drones grows in both commercial and military sectors, optical suppliers like Altek and Brinno showcased their latest technologies at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025), which opened on September 18, 2025. Altek announced it has secured drone orders from US law enforcement agencies, with shipments scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
Saturday 20 September 2025
Zyxel launches drone countermeasure system with hard/soft kill integration and low cost advantages
Zyxel Communications plans to showcase its latest drone defense system at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition 2025 (TADTE 2025). The system offers a comprehensive, multi-layered solution designed to counter a wide range of drone threats at a low cost.
Friday 19 September 2025
TADTE 2025 reaches record scale as US and Ukraine procurement teams focus on drones
The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025) kicked off on September 18, reflecting how geopolitical conflicts have heightened global attention on the military industry. James Huang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), observed that this year's exhibition reached a record scale with an energetic atmosphere comparable to Computex.
Friday 19 September 2025
Drone supply chains decoupling from China creates opportunities for Taiwan chipmakers
The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025) highlighted advanced drones and AI chips, with local firms like Elan Microelectronics targeting non-red supply chains and commercial applications.