U.S. State Department approves potential sale of $1.1 billion of arms to Taiwan

According to the Pentagon, the potential sale of more than $1.1 billion in arms to Taiwan has been approved by the US State Department.

According to the Pentagon this evening, Friday, September 2,  the potential sale of more than $1.1 billion (€1.10bn) in arms to Taiwan has been approved by the U.S. State Department. The package of military equipment reportedly includes 100 air-to-air missiles and 60 anti-ship missiles, in an effort to fortify the island’s defences amid rising tensions with Beijing.

In a statement from the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency, it mentioned that the potential arms package also included contractor logistics support for Taiwan’s early radar warning surveillance radar system. This will help to help track incoming missiles and is worth an estimated $665.4 million (€668.48m).

The Agency said that the potential package will contain Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment worth some $85.6 million (€85.99m). Another $355 million (€356.64m) worth of Harpoon Missiles and related equipment is also included.

Taipei is coming under increasing pressure from Beijing, as its military conducts continued exercises in the waters separating them. This package reinforces the Biden administration’s support for the government in Taiwan, as reported by reuters.com.

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