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Taiwan's Defense Budget Delay Threatens NT$78 Billion for Weapons

4/2/2026

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Taiwan faces a potential delay in its 2026 defense budget approval that threatens NT$78 billion (S$3.1 billion) for weapons procurement and training.
The budget aims to increase defense spending to NT$949.5 billion, surpassing 3% of GDP for the first time since 2009.
The opposition-dominated Parliament has stalled the budget, despite United States support.
This delay impacts critical programs, including the procurement of HIMARS and Javelin missiles.
Taiwan plans to conduct military drills from April 11 to April 24 amid ongoing threats from China.

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Taiwan faces a potential delay in its 2026 defense budget approval that threatens NT$78 billion (S$3.1 billion) for weapons procurement and training.
The budget aims to increase defense spending to NT$949.5 billion, surpassing 3% of GDP for the first time since 2009.
The opposition-dominated Parliament has stalled the budget, despite United States support.
This delay impacts critical programs, including the procurement of HIMARS and Javelin missiles.
Taiwan plans to conduct military drills from April 11 to April 24 amid ongoing threats from China.