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Industry
Japan looks to cut Chinese drone reliance, aims for 80,000 a year by 2030
Japan is stepping up efforts to build a domestic drone production system to reduce reliance on a China-centred supply chain. The strategy includes shifting private drone firms toward defence work and expanding government budgets to strengthen unmanned systems competitiveness. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a plan to build capacity to produce about 80,000 drones a year by 2030, though funding details remain unclear. Companies such as Eams Robotics and Terra Drone are highlighted as defence-focused examples.
Industry
U.S. uncrewed surface vessel completes first autonomous crossing of Taiwan Strait, tracks Chinese warships
U.S. maritime uncrewed systems company Seasats said its Lightfish uncrewed surface vessel completed the first fully autonomous crossing of the Taiwan Strait. The craft was operated remotely from hundreds of miles away and covered more than 1,000 nautical miles over 5 days while continuously monitoring maritime traffic. Seasats said it encountered multiple Chinese naval vessels, tracked their positions and obtained photo evidence identifying their type and origin.
AI & Enterprise
TSMC to buy all power from Taiwan Hai Long offshore wind project for 30 years
TSMC has agreed to buy all electricity generated by the Hai Long offshore wind project in the Taiwan Strait for 30 years, as AI chip demand drives rapid growth in power use. The agreement covers 100 percent of output from three offshore wind farms off Taiwan’s west coast, with capacity exceeding 1 gigawatt. The project is set for full operations in 2027. The move comes as Taiwan weighs energy security risks and accelerates renewables development.