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U.S. Approves $228 Million Military Spare Parts Sale to Taiwan

Sep 17, 2024, 02:30 AM

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan, valued at approximately $228 million. This sale encompasses the return, repair, and reshipment of spare parts and related equipment, including aircraft parts. The Pentagon and the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed the late-night approval, which involves the sale of Department of Defense stock and services. Taiwan's military has stated that this deal will help maintain their combat readiness amid ongoing tensions and grey zone intrusions by China.