US EditionUS confirms sale of $700 million air defense missile system to Taiwan
The $700 million NASAMS contract to Taiwan aims to enhance air defense amid rising regional tensions and daily Chinese military activity, with completion expected by 2031, Pentagon said.
- 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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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…
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.
US Greenlights $700 Million Sale of NASAMS Air-Defence System to Taiwan, Signalling Deepening Security Ties
The United States has formally approved the sale of an advanced air-defence missile system to Taiwan in a deal worth close to $700 million, marking one of the most significant upgrades to the island’s defence architecture in recent years.
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