US Approves Largest Ever $11.1B Arms Sale Taiwan
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Washington/Taipei — The United States approved an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan on Wednesday, the largest-ever U.S. weapons sale to the island. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of eight proposed items, including 82 HIMARS rocket systems, 60 self-propelled howitzers, ATACMS missiles, Javelin and TOW antitank missiles, and loitering drones. Taiwan's government expressed gratitude, and U.S. officials said the sale aims to bolster Taiwan's self-defense and deterrence. China issued a strong condemnation. The package entered the congressional notification period, where lawmakers can review or block it; Congress will review the notification. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Over recent years, China increased military pressure near Taiwan, prompting Taipei to boost defense planning.
- November: U.S. approved a smaller $330 million sale of parts and components to Taiwan.
- Dec. 18: State Department/DSCA announced congressional notification for an $11.1 billion arms package.
- Immediately after announcement, Taiwan expressed gratitude and Beijing issued formal condemnation.
- The package entered the congressional notification period, allowing lawmakers to review or potentially block the sale.
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Primary beneficiaries include Taiwan's armed forces, which will receive enhanced long-range, artillery and anti-armor capabilities, and U.S. defense contractors that will secure large export contracts tied to the $11.1 billion package.
Cross-strait relations and regional stability suffered immediate strain as China issued strong condemnation, increasing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing and raising the risk of escalatory responses.
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