Sec. 1254. Supporting Taiwan’s investment in asymmetric capabilities
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No later than 180 days following enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on options to support Taiwan’s defense budgeting and procurement process in a manner that facilitates sustained investment in capabilities aligned with Taiwan’s asymmetric defense strategy. The report shall include the following: A review of technical advisory options for enhancing defense budgeting across Taiwan’s military services in Taiwan that is aligned with Taiwan’s asymmetric defense strategy.
An evaluation of any administrative, institutional, or personnel barriers in the United States or Taiwan to implementing the options provided in paragraph (1). An evaluation of the most appropriate entities within the Department of Defense to lead the options provided in paragraph (1). An evaluation of the appropriate entities in Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense and its National Security Council to participate in options provided in paragraph (1). A description of additional personnel, resources, and authorities in Taiwan or in the United States that may be required to execute the options provided in paragraph (1).
The report required by subsection
(a)shall be classified, but it may include an unclassified summary, if the Secretary of Defense determines it appropriate.