China Hits Out at US Over Taiwan Arms Sale
Taipei said in July it was hopefully it would receive all 66 F-16V jets by the end of 2026, adding to one of Asia's largest fleets. The aircraft, approved for sale in 2019, are being built by Lockheed Martin— also sanctioned by China.
US approves possible military sale to Taiwan of spare parts for about $228 million
The U.S. State Department said on Monday it approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of spare parts valued at about $228 million, which Taiwan's military said will help maintain combat readiness in the face of China's grey zone intrusions.
Amid rising tension with China, US to approve USD 228 mn military equipment sale to Taiwan
The US State Department has approved a potential military sale to Taiwan valued at approximately USD 228 million amid heightened tensions with China, reported Focus Taiwan. According to US Department of Defence’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency,
9 US firms sanctioned over Taiwan arms sales
China on Wednesday announced steps against nine United States military-linked firms on Wednesday over American weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China, in the latest move to put added pressure on the US to halt its arms sales to the island.
Taiwan getting US$228 million in F-16V fighter jet parts and equipment: State Department
Proposed sale said to boost self-governed island’s security and help maintain ‘political stability, military balance and economic progress’.
Taiwan says US sent faulty, damaged military equipment
Mouldy armour and expired ammunition were among “unserviceable” US military equipment delivered to Taiwan recently, and the island’s defence ministry says it is looking into the issue.
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