German aerospace firms are increasingly turning to Taiwan as global demand surges for low Earth orbit satellites, drones and secure communications systems, highlighting Taiwan’s growing role in strategic technology supply chains.
A delegation of 11 German companies specializing in satellite components, uncrewed aerial systems, aerospace materials and sensing technologies are visiting Taiwan this week to explore partnerships in aerospace and secure communications, the German Trade Office Taipei said in a statement yesterday.
The visit comes as governments and companies seek to diversify critical supply chains and expand cooperation in dual-use technologies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Taiwan has raised investment in drones, satellite infrastructure and aerospace manufacturing as part of its Five Trusted Industry Sectors Promotion Plan, aiming to bolster supply chain resilience and expand its role in advanced technology industries.
“The aerospace and satellite industry has rapidly become a strategic pillar of Taiwan’s industrial development,” German Trade Office Taipei Chief Representative and Executive Director Eva Langerbeck said in the statement.
Taiwan’s aerospace market has grown to more than 3.5 billion euros (US$4.12 billion), supported by strengths in semiconductors and precision manufacturing, she said.
Germany’s aerospace sector is highly competitive in areas such as sensor fusion, satellite earth observation and secure data transmission, while Taiwan offers strong manufacturing and electronics integration capabilities, creating opportunities for cooperation in advanced sensors, autonomous flight systems and secure communications networks.
The delegation attended the Taiwanese-German Aerospace Conference and visited major Taiwanese institutions, including the Taiwan Space Agency, the Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Central University and National Cheng Kung University, the trade office said.
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