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Taiwan Seeks Drone Funding Amid US Arms Deal Decision

6/6/2026

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  • Raymond Greene, U.S. de facto ambassador to Taiwan, urged spending on drones, saying they are changing warfare and can rebalance cross-Strait balance.
  • Parliament approved two-thirds of President Lai Ching-te’s $40 billion request, leaving a funding gap for drone and missile programs.
  • President Donald Trump is deciding on a $14 billion arms sales package for Taiwan after meeting Xi, while Shen Yu-chung said Taiwan must rely on deterrence by strength and reject changes.