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
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U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
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U.S. diplomat urges rapid approval of defence budget
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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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