# Taiwan president pushes $6.6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial vote

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- Reuters, 2026-08-26 09:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-president-pushes-66-billion-military-drone-bill-ahead-crucial-vote-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8eb4848f08580001b66e46

> President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan must show its resolve to defend itself and approve a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) special budget for military drones. He spoke on Wednesday ahead of a crucial vote in the opposition-controlled parliament.

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