Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be one of Washington’s biggest-ever military sales to the island.
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What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

The Trump administration has approved the largest single package of weapons sales to Taiwan in U.S. history. Many of the systems mirror those the United States has supplied to Ukraine. The move is part of a broader U.

Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack

Taiwan's military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack with all units able to operate under a decentralised mode of command without awaiting orders from above, Taipei's defence ministry said in a report to lawmakers.
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Marines practice air defense with new radar on Japanese island near Taiwan

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The Marine Corps for the first time has deployed a state-of-the-art radar system during training this week on Japan’s westernmost island. Members of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, deployed an AN/TPS-80 Ground ...

Trump Officials Announce More Than $11 Billion in Arms Sales for Taiwan

The move may reassure China hawks who are uncertain about the president’s commitment to the self-governing democracy.
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