Taiwan

By Garrett Reim
The Taiwan Space Agency has opened its iSPARK accelerator for startups and companies, including business from other sectors interested in entering the space industry.
Commercial Space

By Craig Caffrey
In late May Taiwan finally approved a new special budget for defense, ensuring that the country’s defense budget will continue to be augmented by supplemental funds beyond 2026.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Garrett Reim
U.S.-based AeroVironment and Ubiqconn Technology of Taipei have signed an MOU to develop a common UAV controller for a variety of drones operated by the Taiwanese military.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan is accelerating plans to replace the Republic of China Air Force's Beechcraft T-34C basic trainer fleet following a fatal crash that renewed concerns over the aircraft's future.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has validated a jointly developed drone visual navigation and positioning system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan is targeting a 2027 introduction for an upgraded version of its Tien Chien II beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, following several years of testing.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
China has banned the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese firms and other institutions.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
SkyDrive has signed a preorder agreement with 7A Drones for 10 SD-05 air taxis for emergency transportation of patients and medical staff in Taiwan.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan plans to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules after determining that a mid-life upgrade of its existing C-130H fleet would be too costly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Kratos Defense has hinted that the XQ-58 Valkyrie has a possible future as a launch platform and host in Taiwan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will enter the European market this summer with the launch of nonstop service between Taipei and Prague.
Airports & Networks

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. and Taiwan will co-produce 155mm artillery shells in an expansion of joint defense manufacturing efforts, Taiwan’s Armaments Bureau said on Jan. 12.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about U.S.-China space cooperation, U.S. Air Force airlifters, opinions and China’s plans for Taiwan.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan has grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets following a Jan. 6 training accident that authorities say may be related to a “mission computer malfunction.”
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Airbus has handed over Starlux Airlines' first A350-1000.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced plans to acquire four Boeing 787-9s, while also extending the lease terms for its 777-300ERs and launching a cabin retrofit.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
NASA’s SPHEREx observatory completed the first of four planned all-sky surveys as 2025 closed out to help answer some key astrophysical questions .
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
Washington has green-lit the potential sale of $11.1 billion in military equipment to Taiwan.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
UAS maker Edge Autonomy plans to license its Penguin C MK2.5 vertical takeoff and landing drone used by the U.S. military for production in Taiwan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan's and Poland's drone associations have signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening uncrewed systems industries and supply chain resilience.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwan has the advanced manufacturing capabilities to become a leading exporter of defense technology systems.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwan's Thunder Tiger plans to participate in the U.S. Army’s Drone Dominance program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwan's AIDC and Vantor Technologies signed an agreement at I/ITSEC 2025 to work to improve the ability of military drones to navigate GPS-denied environments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Inexpensive, mass-produced cruise missiles could ensure that the U.S. and allies have enough firepower to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The funds will support programs including the domestically developed T-Dome air defense missile system and various uncrewed platforms.
Budget, Policy & Operations