Taiwan Premier to Present Military Procurement Report on May 19
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 15:51
- 🔍 Collected: May 15, 2026 at 16:02 (11 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 15, 2026 at 16:03 (0 min after Collected)
Premier Cho Jung-tai is scheduled to deliver a special report to the Legislative Yuan on May 19 regarding a special budget for national defense and asymmetric warfare capabilities. The proposal includes a cap of NT$300 billion for the first batch of procurement contracts. Cho emphasized the urgency of the funding, particularly for an NT$800 million initial payment for HIMARS rocket systems due by the end of May. If approved, the formal budget will be submitted to the legislature by May 20 for further review.