The US House Armed Services Committee announced on the 27th the details of the 2027 NDAA. The bill authorizes up to $1 billion (approx. NT$31 billion) in funding for the 'Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative' to ensure Taiwan maintains sufficient self-defense capabilities. The NDAA is a major annual US law that must be passed by both chambers and signed by the President.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: politics
  • Dates in source: 2027