Earlier this week, U.S. President Trump signed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes $1 billion (approximately RM15.8 billion) to strengthen Taiwan's security cooperation, allocates $150 million to replace defense materials provided to Taiwan, and, under the “Foreign Military Financing Program,” provides no less than $300 million for assistance to Taiwan.
According to Central News Agency reports, following the passage of the “2026 Omnibus Appropriations Bill” by both chambers of the U.S. Congress, Trump signed it into law on the 3rd, bringing an end to a partial federal government shutdown that lasted four days. This omnibus appropriations bill includes the Defense Appropriations Act, State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, among five other bills.
According to the bill's text, among the appropriations under “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” allocated to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), $1 billion should be earmarked for the “Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative,” with these funds available until September 30, 2027.
The “Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative” aims to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities to enhance deterrence, maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and reduce risks to U.S. military forces. This is coordinated with Taiwan's own defense investment and other U.S. security assistance and security cooperation authorizations.
In addition, the bill also allocates $150 million for the replacement and reimbursement of defense materials provided to Taiwan.
Moreover, the bill states that, under the “Foreign Military Financing Program” (FMF), no less than $300 million in funds should be used for assistance to Taiwan. The U.S. Secretary of State should coordinate with the Secretary of Defense to prioritize the delivery of defense materials and related services to Taiwan.