Taiwan is set to dramatically scale up its military drone production starting in 2026 as the Ministry of National Defense prepares to order nearly 50,000 units, a move intended to shift the island’s domestic supply chain from small-batch development to industrial-scale manufacturing. Following the launch of its largest-ever unmanned aerial vehicle tender in 2025, defense authorities are planning for a sharp increase in volume that will test the capability of local manufacturers to sustain mass production.

Indian OSAT players aim for price competitiveness on par with Malaysian rivals, as L&T Semiconductor is scheduled to announce products at CES.

Smartwatch shipments returned to an upward trajectory in 2025 with products from Huawei, Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung Electronics, further boosted by strong demand in China.

Taiwan’s power semiconductor suppliers are positioning for steady growth through 2026. The momentum comes from two fronts: artificial intelligence data centers adopting new power architectures and automotive customers adjusting sourcing after supply disruptions linked to Nexperia.

Elon Musk said Neuralink plans to begin high-volume production of its brain-computer interface implants in 2026 and shift to an almost fully automated surgical process, a move aimed at scaling the company’s experimental neurotechnology beyond early clinical trials.

Taiwan’s integrated circuit (IC) design sector faces intensified challenges as 2026 begins that may push its global revenue ranking to third place, largely due to competitive pressures from the US and China. The dominant reliance on consumer electronics revenue offers limited growth prospects, as AI-driven expansion primarily benefits cloud computing sectors.