Lawmakers Divided Over Drone Procurement Bill - Aug. 25, 2026
By TaiwanPlus
Taiwan lawmakers remain divided over drone procurement funding ahead of a potential vote on a key bill, as the country seeks to expand its asymmetric defense capabilities. In a special feature, TaiwanPlus joins Taiwan’s coast guard to see how it responds to China-linked vessels that could threaten the country’s undersea cables and digital lifelines. And relentless rains continue to batter Taiwan, forcing closures and causing agricultural damage, with an approaching typhoon threatening the south and east. Plus: - Defense analyst Bryce Barros tells TaiwanPlus the canceled US-South Korea military drills could raise questions about US commitment to the Indo-Pacific and weaken regional deterrence. - Ukraine marks 35 years of independence as the war with Russia grinds on and allies pledge further support. - Data from the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research show Taiwan’s business sentiment improving as AI-related exports boost construction and manufacturing.
