Taiwan says the U.S. has high urgency on speeding up deliveries

**Taiwan Says U.S. Has ‘High’ Urgency in Speeding Up Arms Deliveries**

**TAIPEI** — Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on March 25, 2026, that the United States has a “quite high” sense of urgency in helping strengthen Taiwan’s military capabilities and is actively working to accelerate delayed weapons deliveries.

Koo noted that the U.S. has established a special project team to fast-track affected weapons programs and help Taiwan catch up on schedules. He emphasized that Washington places significant priority on supporting the island’s self-defense needs amid rising tensions with China.

Taiwan has repeatedly raised concerns over delays in U.S. arms deliveries in recent years. The comments come as the island continues to push for faster procurement of key defense systems.