Event Brief
Taiwan proposes 18% rise in 2027 defense spending
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM ET
Summary: Taiwan has proposed increasing its 2027 defense spending by 18% to a record high. The move comes as Washington has urged Taiwan to spend more on its own defense, a stance President Lai Ching-te has embraced.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Proposed an 18% increase in 2027 defense spending to a record high
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Washington has called for Taiwan to spend more on its own defense.
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