What Happened
US Government Approves Record-Breaking Arms Package for Taiwan
The US government has approved a series of potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for Taiwan, totaling an estimated $11 billion. The proposed sales include rocket systems, aerial drones, and howitzers, and would reportedly be the largest arms sale to Taiwan in US history. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency listed the potential sales on its website. The move has been met with strong condemnation from China, which views Taiwan as a part of its territory. Taiwan’s defense minister has expressed appreciation for the US providing key defense systems, including the Altius drones. The potential sales have been officially notified to Congress, but lawmakers have the opportunity to step in to halt the sales. The item number and values can change as negotiations continue.