The first installment must be paid by March 31, but the legislature has not yet sent the government’s defense spending proposal to the committee for review, it said. Over the past year, China has used more complex and precise military pressure, cyberattacks and psychological warfare against Taiwan, Koo said. The Consolidated Appropriations Act bundles five bills, and includes measures covering defense spending and national security. The act allocates US$1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI) under the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide program, with funding available through Sept. 30 next year. At least US$4 million in funding under the National Security Investment Programs is to be allocated for the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, which is administered by the AIT.

Source: Taipei Times February 06, 2026 16:09 UTC