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The Senate Armed Services Committee's markup for the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $1.5B for security aid to Taiwan and the Philippines, aiming to bolster their defense capabilities through a joint defense scheme. The initiative, called the First Island Chain Security Cooperation Initiative, includes a reorganization of existing efforts and the formation of a war reserve stockpile. The goal is to enhance crisis management in the South China Sea.