HIMARS First Payment Approaching, MND to Urgently Report to Legislature for Funding Approval
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 15:14
- 🔍 Collected: May 14, 2026 at 15:32 (17 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 15, 2026 at 11:04 (19h 32m after Collected)
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that the first payment of approximately NT$800 million for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system is due on May 31. Since the special budget has not yet been fully approved despite the passage of the special act capping it at NT$780 billion, the MND will urgently request the Premier to lead a special report to the Legislative Yuan. This step is necessary to apply for the utilization of funds and prevent the procurement from being canceled.