Taiwan is upgrading its small-arms factory as it races to rearm, a mild positive for its defense industry and for Kaohsiung's local economy.

• The military's 205th Arsenal has finished moving out of central Kaohsiung to the Dashu district, where it makes light weapons and ammunition.
• The new plant separates workers from machines and runs on automation, cutting safety risks and lifting output.
• The old site sat on prime land in Kaohsiung's waterfront redevelopment zone and was handed to the city government in January.
• The plant is working overtime on rifles and combat gear, with tens of thousands of new T112 rifles due over the next five years.
• Taiwan splits its weapons work: the arsenals build traditional guns and ammunition, while a separate research institute handles missiles.

Outlook: Expect steady deliveries of domestically built rifles and gear as Taiwan pushes to arm its troops without relying on foreign suppliers.