Taiwan Legislature Debates Special Defense Act for US Military Purchases, KMT and TPP Propose NT$780 Billion Budget
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The Taiwan Legislative Yuan is deliberating a special defense act concerning military purchases from the United States. The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have jointly proposed a budget of NT$780 billion to strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities and deepen its relationship with the US.
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- Q: What is the total budget proposed for the military purchases?
- A: The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party have jointly proposed a total budget of NT$780 billion for the military purchases.
- Q: What does the first phase of military purchases include and what is its budget?
- A: The first phase of military purchases amounts to US$11.1 billion. Of this, US$2 billion is allocated in the annual budget, and US$9 billion will be included in a special budget. The KMT's proposed version sets the upper limit for this phase at NT$300 billion.
- Q: What does the second phase of military purchases include and what is its budget?
- A: The second phase of potential arms sales, as reported by the Ministry of National Defense, includes Patriot missiles, Hellfire missiles, and related anti-drone air defense systems. The total budget for this phase is NT$480 billion.
- Q: What is the purpose of the special defense act?
- A: The special defense act is intended to facilitate military purchases from the United States, strengthen Taiwan's defense capabilities, and deepen its relationship with the US.