US EditionTaiwan Parties Agree Government Can Sign Stalled Agreements on US Arms Deals
Taiwan will sign four U.S. arms-sale packages worth nearly $11 billion to maintain delivery queues amid parliamentary deadlock over a $40 billion defense budget proposal.
- Parliament in Taipei on Thursday authorised the government to sign U.S. agreements for four arms-sale packages, following cross-party talks.
- Amid a standoff over a US$40 billion defence plan, President Lai Ching-te's government sought Parliament approval, but the opposition rejected 'blank cheques' and the Defence Ministry warned signing US letters is urgent.
- Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the HIMARS LOA expires on March 26 for 82 systems, while LOAs for TOW anti-tank missiles, M109A7 howitzers, and Javelin missiles carry a March 15 deadline.
- Lawmakers on Parliament's foreign affairs and defence committee agreed the government can sign agreements before spending approval, and Thursday's motion directs the Cabinet to report estimated delivery dates, expected to pass where TPP and KMT hold a majority.
- The standoff has drawn concern from the United States, as 37 U.S. lawmakers voiced worry last month over the stalled US$11.1 billion arms package announced in December.
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Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled US$9 billion US arms deals
TAIPEI: Taiwan's parliament authorised the government on Friday (Mar 13) to sign US agreements for four arms sales packages worth some US$9 billion, after officials warned that Taipei would go to the back of
Taiwan Fast-Tracks Defense Deals with U.S. Amid Pressing Deadlines
Taiwan's parliament authorized agreements with the U.S. for arms sales, averting delays in defense provisions. Despite opposition concerns over financial transparency, they consented to advance contracts, ensuring Taiwan retains its spot in the U.S. production and delivery schedules.
Taiwan Parties Agree Government Can Sign Agreements on US Arms Deals
Lawmakers give Cabinet nod to sign LOAs for 4 U.S. weapons systems
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) The Legislature is expected to allow the Cabinet to sign Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for four U.S. weapons systems due to expire this month, following cross-party talks Thursday.
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