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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.
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Taiwan's drone industry value doubles in two years
Chinese drone maker DJI had once dominated over 70% of the global consumer drone market and as much as 90% in the US. However, Taiwan's domestic drone makers in recent years have begun to shine in the dual-use (civilian and military) market. The industry's production value surpassed NT$5 billion (approx. US$163 million) in 2024 and is expected to exceed NT$10 billion in 2025.
Monday 20 October 2025
Cheap drones reshape modern warfare economics
A new reality is setting in on the modern battlefield. Attackers are using drones that cost thousands of dollars to force defenders to fire missiles worth millions. This lopsided economic fight is a key feature of modern asymmetric warfare, evident from the war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Red Sea. Strategies built on cheap, mass-produced weapons are proving highly effective and are now central to both offense and defense.
Saturday 18 October 2025
Taiwan's 'Mighty Hornet' drones target asymmetric warfare gap
Taiwan is accelerating its development of attack drones to strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities, with the new "Mighty Hornet" series leading the charge. This strategic shift addresses a critical gap in Taiwan's defenses, drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine and responding to the growing military threat across the strait.
Friday 17 October 2025
Taiwan's US$1.44 billion bid to become Asia-Pacific's democratic drone hub
The Taiwanese government announced a major investment of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.36 billion) to develop a new fleet of advanced drones. The plan, unveiled on October 16, 2025, aims to produce 26 types of high-endurance drones designed for extreme conditions. Officials said the initiative is a core part of a strategy to bolster national defense and establish Taiwan as a key partner in a "democratic drone supply chain" for the Asia-Pacific region.
Thursday 16 October 2025
Shinkong Synthetic Fibers charts new growth paths amid global headwinds, expanding into semiconductors and drones
At the opening of the 2025 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS) on October 14, Tong-sheng Wu, chairman of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC)—a subsidiary of Shinkong Group—addressed the industry's ongoing challenges, from global tariffs to China's low-price dumping. Despite this, he maintained an optimistic outlook, remarking, "Business is always tough, but there are always opportunities."
Thursday 16 October 2025
With Tesla ahead and China rising, Hyundai races to reinvent itself

Since taking the helm of Hyundai Motor Group five years ago, Chairman Eui-sun Chung has steered the South Korean automaker to new heights, vaulting past global rivals to become the world's third-largest car manufacturer. His leadership has been defined by bold investments and aggressive market expansion. Now, as the global auto industry enters a phase of profound disruption, Chung is doubling down once again.

Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth clampdown risks jeopardizing Taiwan's drone expansion

China has once again expanded export controls on rare earth minerals, injecting fresh uncertainty into global defense manufacturing. The move poses a direct risk to Taiwan's massive drone procurement program.

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Taiwan's drone boom hits US tech monopoly wall
As global demand for drones skyrockets, Taiwan's homegrown industry is rapidly advancing, attracting intense interest from American and European buyers seeking a reliable alternative to China's supply chain.
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.