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Taiwan signs US defense contracts amid $1.27 T budget debate

4/24/2026

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Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense signed six contracts with the American Institute in Taiwan.
The contracts include a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition that could enter the U.S. supply chain.
They provide army missile systems, navy anti-armor missiles, air-defense advisory services, and M109A7 Paladin howitzers with long-range strike missiles.
Legislators permitted signing Letters of Offer and Acceptance while debating a NT$1.27 trillion defense budget.

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Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense signed six contracts with the American Institute in Taiwan.
The contracts include a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition that could enter the U.S. supply chain.
They provide army missile systems, navy anti-armor missiles, air-defense advisory services, and M109A7 Paladin howitzers with long-range strike missiles.
Legislators permitted signing Letters of Offer and Acceptance while debating a NT$1.27 trillion defense budget.