# Taiwan plans record Rs 2.8 lakh crore defence budget for 2027 2026-08-10T02:47:52+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Taiwan plans to spend a record NT$1.1 trillion (Rs 2.8 lakh crore) on defence in 2027, exceeding 3% of GDP, the semi-official Central News Agency reports. The cabinet will discuss the plan on August 20, but the final figure needs approval from an opposition-controlled legislature. The proposed budget follows President Lai Ching-te's February 2025 target of 3% defence spending, after Donald Trump questioned Taiwan's commitment to self-defence. Taiwan's initial 2025 military budget surged 23% to NT$949.5 billion, though it newly included coast guard and veterans' funds. Lawmakers earlier approved a Rs 2.1 lakh crore special defence budget, less than Lai sought, partly for the T-Dome air-defence system. The 2026 central budget remains stalled due to a party standoff. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: China tensions, Han Kuang exercises, Lai Ching-te, military budget, Taiwan defence, US push Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/taiwan-plans-record-rs-2-8-lakh-crore-defence-budget-for-2027/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/taiwan-plans-record-rs-2-8-lakh-crore-defence-budget-for-2027/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.