Cabinet approves special budget for defensive weapons

Taiwan's Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposed special budget of NT$237.3 billion (US$8.53 billion) for procuring arms to strengthen the country's sea and air combat capabilities, with the lion's share of funding earmarked for shore-based anti-ship missiles.

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