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What will be China's primary diplomatic action toward the US by March 2025 following the arms sale?
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US Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Including $828 Million Radar Systems
Oct 26, 2024, 02:43 AM
The US State Department has approved a potential $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including advanced defense systems and radar equipment. The package comprises three National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) units, three AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel radars, 123 AMRAAM-ER missiles, and associated equipment and services. Additionally, the sale includes AN/TPS-77 and AN/TPS-78 radar turnkey systems, valued at $828 million. The US Air Force will procure the radars from an unidentified prime contractor. This decision comes a week after Chinese military exercises, highlighting the US commitment to Taiwan's defense under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
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