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flag Taiwanese Premier says budget constraints make US calls for higher defense spending unrealistic.

flag Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said increasing defense spending to 10% of GDP is impossible due to budget constraints. flag Despite US calls for higher defense spending, Taiwan plans to spend about 2.5% of GDP in 2025, though some items like submarine and drone programs have been cut or frozen. flag Taiwan's current military spending is higher than US recommendations, but inefficiencies in budget allocation, such as excessive officer numbers, hamper effectiveness. flag The government aims to raise spending to 3% of GDP through special budgets, while addressing procurement strategy and oversight.

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