Taiwan opposition stalls US$6.6 billion domestic drone plan to protect island against potential Chinese attack

Opposition delays review of drone procurement bill

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Opposition blocks review of Taiwan’s NT$210 billion drone budget | Taiwan News | Jun. 26, 2026 14:14

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Opposition delays review of Cabinet's NT$210 billion drone procurement bill

Taipei, June 26 (CNA) Taiwan's opposition parties on Friday voted to delay the review of a Cabinet-proposed special budget bill for drone procurement totaling NT$210 billion (US$6.6 billion), saying they plan to draft their own versions of the legislation.

Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone bill

Taiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for island defense against China. Lawmakers from the KMT and TPP are demanding their own proposals, citing concerns over the current bill's structure and past objections.

Taiwan opposition stalls US$6.6 billion domestic drone plan to protect island against potential Chinese attack

Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament stalled on Friday the government's proposed $6.6 billion in spending on domestically made drones that could be used to defend the island against a potential Chinese attack.

Taiwan’s opposition stalls government’s US$6.6bil drone bill

President Lai Ching-te's government has been at loggerheads with the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party over defence spending.