https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-proposes-extra-4-6-billion-in-defence-spending-for-this-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-proposes-extra-4-6-billion-in-defence-spending-for-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-proposes-extra-4-6-billion-in-defence-spending-for-this-year#u58038Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:35:17 +0000Taiwan has proposed an additional $4.6 billion in defence spending for this year, pushing total defence expenditure past NT$1 trillion for the first time. The cabinet proposed the supplementary budget as the government pursues military strength to maintain peace with China. Parliament also recently passed a drone bill to support the island's hedgehog defense strategy. Officials maintain that robust military capabilities remain essential for deterrence against external threats in the region.Why it mattersThe increased financial commitment reflects mounting security pressures from Beijing a