US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan

The deal includes F-16 spare parts, radar systems, and communications equipment, prompting objections from China.

The US State Department has approved a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan, including F-16 fighter jet spare parts, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated that the sale aims to support Taiwan's defense readiness and ability to address current and future threats.
Deliveries of the equipment, sourced from existing US military stocks, are expected to begin in 2025.
This marks the 18th arms sale to Taiwan under President Joe Biden's administration, reflecting deepening military ties between the US and Taiwan.
China has strongly opposed the arms sale and Taiwan's president's planned stopovers in the US, citing concerns over sovereignty and regional stability.