DEFENSE/U.S. defense bill earmarks US$300m worth of military support for Taiwan
12/11/2024 04:26 PM
U.S. lawmakers have proposed military articles and training worth up to US$300 million to support Taiwan in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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