Drone Budget Cut: Minister Koo Outlines 3-Pronged Response Including Supplementary Budget
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After the Legislative Yuan passed a special defense bill that excluded commercial purchases and commissioned projects, leading to a massive cut in the drone budget, Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on the 20th that the ministry is planning a three-pronged response: a supplementary budget, inclusion in the annual budget, or a new special bill. President Lai Ching-te also indicated the government will rectify the situation to continue developing unmanned systems and enhance asymmetric capabilities.