National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology

Feb- 2026 -

13 February

Taiwan Expands AI Autonomy for Unmanned Platforms With Shield AI

Taiwan is integrating Shield AI’s Hivemind software to give unmanned systems real-time autonomy, reducing operator workload and boosting mission endurance.

11 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan, Kratos Successfully Test Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US firm Kratos have successfully tested the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle.

Jan- 2026 -

5 January

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan to Begin Mass Production of Indigenous Sky Bow Missiles in Q2

Taiwan is eyeing the mass production of its domestically developed Sky Bow III, IV, and V missiles, known locally as Tien Kung, during the second quarter of 2026.

Sep- 2025 -

19 September

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Boosts Drone Defense Capabilities With AV Partnership

Taiwan’s state-run National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has entered into a partnership with US firm AV for unmanned and precision strike systems.

Jun- 2025 -

18 June

Americas

Taiwan's NCSIST President Li Shih-chiang and Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier sign an MoU to develop and produce unmanned systems.

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Partners With Auterion to Produce Unmanned Systems at Scale

Taiwan’s state-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auterion for joint, scaled production of uncrewed systems.

Dec- 2024 -

27 December

Air