Taiwanese manufacturers are positioning themselves for defense-sector expansion as the government prepares a NT$1.25 trillion (approx. US$40 billion) special budget to accelerate domestic weapons production and strengthen supply chain autonomy. The initiative aligns with a global surge in military spending and is expected to create new opportunities for unmanned systems, aerospace maintenance, and satellite communications.

Teledyne FLIR Defense won a US$42.5 million order for Rogue 1 loitering munitions from the US Marine Corps, while Croatian drone maker Orqa is expanding capacity to meet rising Pentagon demand for NDAA-compliant systems.

EV battery fires in underground parking lots have drawn significant attention in South Korea. In response, the South Korean government is implementing comprehensive safety policies covering the entire battery lifecycle, from manufacturing and vehicle operation to disposal.