Taiwan Passes 2026 Budget After Months of Delays, Cuts Defense Spending
Taiwan has finally passed its 2026 budget after a 266-day delay, but significant cuts to defense spending, particularly for drone programs, have raised concerns. The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) approved a budget that reduces planned drone expenditures by approximately 45%, introducing an annual approval process that experts warn could hinder long-term domestic drone industry development.
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