AIDC Pivots Strategy: US Plant to Start Production This Year to Secure Global Orders

AIDC announced that it will complete the delivery of all 66 'Brave Eagle' advanced jet trainers this year while pushing forward with drone and counter-drone system development. The company's US plant is expected to complete aerospace quality certification this year, enabling the production of high-margin engine components. By leveraging the 'short-chain' advantage of US-based manufacturing, AIDC aims to secure major international orders. At today's annual general meeting, a cash dividend of NT$0.778 per share was approved. Q1 revenue reached NT$7.6 billion with an EPS of NT$0.28, both showing year-on-year growth. Additionally, the company is expanding into energy services, with a new power island project in Taichung set for completion this year.