Defence Budget

Soldiers operate a Taiwan-made attack drone during an annual military exercise ahead of the Lunar New Year, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
14/05/2026
U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
01:17
AWANI International
U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
27/04/2026
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In Taipei visit, US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled US$40 billion defence budget
30/03/2026
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Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget
27/11/2025
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South Korea to increase defence budget by 8.2% next year, President Lee says
01/10/2025
Taiwan to raise defence budget past 3% of GDP
01:05
AWANI International
Taiwan to raise defence budget past 3% of GDP
21/08/2025
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Budget increase request to facilitate procurement of assets - Mindef
14/09/2022
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Japan cabinet approves biggest defence budget
22/12/2016

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A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 21, 2019. Picture taken November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pike
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