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US-Taiwan Joint Program: Developing Drone and Counter-Drone Defense Systems.

This law mandates the US Department of Defense to establish a joint program with Taiwan to co-develop and co-produce advanced uncrewed systems (drones) and counter-drone technologies. While primarily military, this effort aims to strengthen US national security and regional stability in the Pacific. Citizens should be aware that this involves defense spending allocated to international cooperation to enhance security.
Key points
Requires the establishment of a joint US-Taiwan defense program by March 2026, focusing on drone and anti-drone technology deployment.
Strengthens defense and technological cooperation with Taiwan, impacting stability and security in the Pacific region.
The Defense Department must regularly report to Congress on progress, including efforts to finalize key defense trade and security agreements with Taiwan.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3163
Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3163.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the establishment of a joint US-Taiwan defense program by March 2026, focusing on drone and anti-drone technology deployment.
  • Strengthens defense and technological cooperation with Taiwan, impacting stability and security in the Pacific region.
  • The Defense Department must regularly report to Congress on progress, including efforts to finalize key defense trade and security agreements with Taiwan.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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