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Taiwan Extends US Weapons Agreement Amid Budget Disputes

2/7/2026

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence extended the deadline to sign a weapons agreement with the United States due to parliamentary disputes over President Lai Ching-te's US$40 billion defence budget.
The ministry warns that delays could affect weapon deliveries and notes it has received draft proposals from the United States for equipment.
The United States Department of State expressed support for Taiwan's defence budget and stressed timely procurement.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence extended the deadline to sign a weapons agreement with the United States due to parliamentary disputes over President Lai Ching-te's US$40 billion defence budget.
The ministry warns that delays could affect weapon deliveries and notes it has received draft proposals from the United States for equipment.
The United States Department of State expressed support for Taiwan's defence budget and stressed timely procurement.