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Biden Authorizes $567 Million Defense Drawdown for Taiwan Under PDA Program

Sep 30, 2024, 04:25 AM

President Joe Biden has approved a drawdown of up to $567 million in defense articles and services to support Taiwan, according to a White House statement. This authorization is part of the $1 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) allocated per fiscal year specifically for Taiwan, separate from the default cap of $100 million for other nations. The move represents the latest effort by the United States to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities.