Taiwan Defence Officials Reject Opposition Plan to Cut Military Spending

Taiwan Defence Officials Reject Opposition Plan to Cut Military Spending

  • January 28, 2026

Taiwan’s defence authorities have sharply criticized an opposition backed proposal to scale down planned military spending, warning that the plan would undermine the island’s defence readiness at a time of sustained pressure from Beijing. The proposal would significantly reduce the special defence budget

US Arms Approval Signals Shift in Taiwan Defence Approach

US Arms Approval Signals Shift in Taiwan Defence Approach

  • December 18, 2025

The United States has approved a weapons package worth around eleven point one billion dollars for Taiwan, marking what is reported to be the largest arms deal in the island’s history. Analysts say the move aligns closely with Taipei’s efforts to demonstrate greater