US State Department approves potential sale of F-16 munitions to Taiwan

State Department Approves $619 Million F-16 Missile Sale for Taiwan - News From Antiwar.com

The State Department on Wednesday approved a potential $619 million weapons sale to Taiwan for hundreds of missiles to arm the island’s US-made F-16 fighter jets. The approval of the deal notifies Congress and begins a period where the sale could be blocked, but it shouldn’t have a problem in either chamber as there is … Continue reading "State Department Approves $619 Million F-16 Missile Sale for Taiwan"

Taiwan's military to get major boost inks $619 million arms deal with US; China objects

The United States on Wednesday (March 1) approved a potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan as it reports large-scale Chinese air force incursions nearby. According to the Pentagon, the US State Department approved the potential sale which includes 200 anti-aircraft Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 100 AGM-88B HARM missiles that can take out land-based radar stations.

Taiwan military to get $619 million in U.S. arms amid Chinese pressure

'The sale will contribute to the recipient's capability to provide for the defense of its airspace, regional security, and interoperability' with the U.S. - Click the link for more details.

Taiwan military to get more than $600 million US arms boost amid China tension

The United States approved a possible military sale to Taiwan worth more than $600 million on Wednesday as Taipei reported a second straight day of large-scale Chinese Air Force incursions.

US Approves Selling Taiwan Munitions Worth $619 Million

The United States is Taiwan’s main supplier of military equipment, and China has objected to past sales with sanctions and other actions.

U.S. Approves Potential Taiwan Arms Sale Worth $619 Million Amid China Tension

The proposed sale includes missiles for F-16 jet fighters