台媒称美对台近7000亿新台币军购未交付，岛内网友讽刺：这就是“保护费”

Group 1 - The core issue is the significant backlog in U.S. military equipment deliveries to Taiwan, with a total of $21.5 billion (approximately 675.1 billion New Taiwan Dollars) in undelivered arms as of October this year, which is close to 70% of Taiwan's 2026 defense budget [1][2] - The U.S. defense industrial capacity is under strain, leading to delays in the delivery of key weapon systems, with the delivery of 66 F-16V fighter jets now expected to be postponed until 2027 or 2028 [1][2] - The number of major defense contractors working with the Pentagon has drastically decreased from about 50 in 1990 to only 5 currently, indicating a shrinking market and potential supply chain bottlenecks [2] Group 2 - The U.S. has approved but not yet delivered arms sales to Taiwan exceeding $20 billion, with various projects facing delays, including air-to-ground missile systems and Harpoon anti-ship missile systems [1][2] - The White House has emphasized the need to develop domestic industrial capabilities as a top priority in its national economic policy due to the defense supply chain issues [2] - Public sentiment in Taiwan reflects frustration towards the U.S. regarding the slow delivery of military equipment, with some citizens criticizing the situation as a form of "protection money" [2]