The US State Department approved the possible sale of unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles to Taiwan worth about $360 million.
US approved arms sales to Taiwan
According to the Voice of America, citing a report from the Pentagon Security Cooperation Agency, the United States is required by law to provide Taiwan, which is claimed by China, with means of protection, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.
As stated by the Pentagon, arms sales to Taiwan will help improve security and maintain political stability, military balance and economic progress in the region.
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In particular, we are talking about the sale of Switchblade 300 anti-personnel and anti-tank systems, related equipment with an estimated cost of $60.2 million, ALTIUS 600M-V drones and necessary equipment worth about $300 million.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense expressed gratitude for US efforts to increase arms sales for the peninsula.
China recently began military exercises around Taiwan, increasing pressure on the peninsula following the inauguration of President Lai Qingde.
In April, US President Joe Biden signed a bill that concerns the financing of military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in the amount of $95.3 billion.
