Taiwan Eyes 210,000 Military Drones in New Defence Push
What Happened
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged lawmakers to approve a T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) special budget to acquire over 210,000 military drones and other unmanned systems over six years. The government says the programme is essential to strengthen Taiwan's defences amid growing military pressure from China.
Key Takeaways
The vote is shaping up as a major test of Taiwan's defence strategy, with drones viewed as a critical tool for deterring a potential Chinese military assault.