What Happened
Legislature Approves Six-Year Drone Procurement And Development Plan
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has passed a NT$240 billion six-year budget for the procurement and development of unmanned systems, including drones and domestic industry development. The budget, which will be funded through Taiwan’s annual general government budget, aims to enhance Taiwan’s defense self-sufficiency and reduce its reliance on US arms imports. The Ministry of Economic Affairs will oversee the budget, while the Ministry of National Defense will be responsible for military procurement. The passage of this budget comes amid ongoing tensions with China, which has been increasing its military presence in the region. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.