US‑Taiwan drone defence buildup, Japan USV plans

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Taiwan urged by US delegation to fast‑track drone legislation

   U.S. Rep. Young Kim’s bipartisan delegation urged Taiwan to fast‑track a drone law, allocating about NT$210 bn for domestic production and boosting defense spending to 5 % of GDP by 2030.

2. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Taiwan's UAV Development Plan Faces Budget Cut Push by Opposition

   Taiwan's NT$44 bn UAV development plan faces a KMT‑driven budget cut, risking disaster‑response drones and a goal to become an Asia‑Pacific UAV hub by 2030.

3. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Japan to develop unmanned surface vessels to counter Chinese maritime activity

   Japan will fund unmanned surface vessels in its 2027 budget to monitor Chinese ships, aiming for deployment by 2032 and to ease Coast Guard staffing shortages.

4. 18 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Taiwan orders dozens of autonomous sea drones to counter Chinese maritime pressure

   Taiwan will buy 25 USVs and 2 UUVs, joining forces with U.S. firm MARTAC, to strengthen Coast Guard surveillance and deter Chinese maritime pressure.

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 15 sources

   Taiwan urged to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says

   U.S. diplomat Raymond Greene urged Taiwan to build a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, proposing a T$210 bn defence budget as Taiwan faces rising Chinese pressure.

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Taiwan's Kuomintang proposes $7.5 billion drone funding plan

   Taiwan’s Kuomintang proposes a NT$240 billion (US$7.5 billion) six‑year drone program, seeking annual‑budget oversight and domestic sourcing, opposing the DPP’s NT$210 billion special‑budget plan.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Taiwan UAV legislation sparks budget showdown between government and opposition

   Taiwan's government proposes a NT$2100 bn special‑budget UAV law, while the opposition pushes a NT$2400 bn regular‑budget plan, sparking political and constitutional disputes.

8. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   China ramps up pressure on Taiwan over $14 billion U.S. arms package

   China pressures Taiwan over a stalled $14 billion U.S. arms sale; Taiwan conducts drills as Chinese forces encircle the island, raising regional security concerns.

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   US Senate passes 2027 defense bill authorizing Taiwan war reserve stockpile

   The US Senate approved the FY2027 NDAA, creating a Taiwan war reserve stockpile, renaming a security initiative to First Island Chain, labeling China an “Axis of Aggressors,” and expanding US‑Taiwan drone ties.

10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United States delays $14 billion Taiwan weapons sale, sparking China concerns

    President Trump delayed a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan, heightening U.S.-China tensions as Taiwan awaits the equipment.

11. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    Taiwan urged to spend smarter on defence as US backs drone investments

    Lithuania urges deeper Taiwan security ties while the U.S. advises Taiwan to spend smarter on defence, especially drones, after parliament approved most of a $40 bn request.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    U.S. Pauses $14 B Taiwan Arms Sale Citing Iran Conflict

    The U.S. has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to safeguard munitions for its Iran operation, leaving Taiwan uninformed and sparking diplomatic tension with China.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    US postpones $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to free ammunition for Iran operation

    The US halted a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to keep ammo for an Iran operation, delaying the deal until after “Epic Fury,” amid uncertainty over US support for Taiwan.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 24 sources

    U.S. Halts $14 B Taiwan Arms Deal to Preserve Munitions for Iran Conflict

    The U.S. has temporarily paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to keep enough munitions for its Iran operation, a move that unsettles Taiwan and heightens U.S.–China tensions.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    China stalls Pentagon under‑secretary’s Beijing trip pending US decision on $14 billion Taiwan arms sale

    China delays Pentagon official’s Beijing visit until the US decides on a $14 bn Taiwan arms package.

16. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Senators Push Trump to Approve $14 B Taiwan Arms Deal Ahead of Xi Summit

    US senators urge Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms package before his Xi summit, warning of Beijing aggression.