US EditionUS confirms sale of $700 million air defense missile system to Taiwan
The $700 million contract awarded to Raytheon aims to enhance Taiwan's air defense with NASAMS, a system battle-tested in Ukraine and part of a broader Foreign Military Sales package.
- The United States has confirmed the sale of an advanced $700 million air defense missile system to Taiwan, which has been battle-tested in Ukraine.
- The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System is made by RTX and offers Taiwan a boost in air defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China.
- The sale reaffirms U.S. support for Taiwan and comes amid worsening diplomatic tensions between China and Taiwan over claims of sovereignty.
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The US has sold Taiwan an advanced anti-missile system (NASAMS) for the equivalent of 14 billion crowns, following up on previous arms sales to a country that fears a possible invasion by China.
Washington Delivers $700M Worth NASAMS Deal To Bolster Taiwan Defense
The United States approved a nearly $700 million sale of NASAMS missile systems to Taiwan, marking Washington’s second major weapons package for Taipei in a week and bringing the total to $1 billion. The Pentagon said RTX will supply the medium-range air defense units, which have been used in Ukraine, with delivery expected by 2031. Only Australia and Indonesia currently operate NASAMS in the Asia-Pacific. 🚨🇺🇸🇹🇼 U.S. HITS TAIWAN WITH A $699…
US awards nearly $700M contract to build advanced surface-to-air missile systems for Taiwan
Raytheon tasked with producing NASAMS equipment after Washington last week approved $330M sale package for Taiwan, including spare and repair parts for F-16 and C-130 military aircraft - Anadolu Ajansı
The United States has confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced air defence system of nearly 700 million dollars, which has been tested in the war in Ukraine, being the second arms package for Taipei in one week, transmits Reuters.
This is the second arms package in a week that America has used to signal its support for Taiwan.
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