US Approves $360 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan for Missiles and Drones Amid Rising Tensions with China

Jun 19, 2024, 01:12 AM

The United States has approved a significant arms sale to Taiwan, totaling $360.2 million. This sale includes 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and Altius 600M V unmanned aerial vehicles, along with related equipment estimated to cost $300 million. The approval has been welcomed by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which expressed appreciation for the U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The sale is seen as a measure to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities amid escalating aggression from China.