Taiwan president pushes $8.4 billion drone bill ahead of vote
By The BriefBrief
Taiwan’s government says plans to buy about 210,000 new military drones cannot wait. The Taiwan president is pushing an $8.4 billion military drone bill ahead of a crucial vote, according to the government.
WHO:Taiwan’s president and Taiwan’s government
WHAT:The president pushes an $8.4 billion military drone bill ahead of a crucial vote, with the government saying the drone purchases cannot wait.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Taiwan
WHY:The government said the planned purchase of about 210,000 military drones cannot wait.
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