The Biden Administration is preparing to sell $1.1 billion of rockets and radar support for TaiwanAccording to an official familiar with the matter, this will be the biggest transfer in nearly two years.
The package will include $650 million in ongoing support for a previously sold surveillance radar, approximately $90 million for approximately 100 Sidewinder air-to-air missile as well as about 60 additions Harpoon anti-ship missile, the official said. The state department informally notified Congress of the sale late Monday. While it does not provide Taiwan with new military capabilities, the move could lead to objections from Beijing, which argues that US arms sales to Taiwan are a violation of important established agreements. diplomatic relations with Washington.
The package will include $650 million in ongoing support for a previously sold surveillance radar, approximately $90 million for approximately 100 Sidewinder air-to-air missile as well as about 60 additions Harpoon anti-ship missile, the official said. The state department informally notified Congress of the sale late Monday. While it does not provide Taiwan with new military capabilities, the move could lead to objections from Beijing, which argues that US arms sales to Taiwan are a violation of important established agreements. diplomatic relations with Washington.
