#BREAKING US has approved the possible $500 million sale to #Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment, the Pentagon said, in another deal that would anger China
— Guy Elster (@guyelster) August 23, 2023
Update: Pentagon: State Department approves possible $500 million military sale to Taiwan, including equipment for F-16 fighters.
— EndGameWW3 🇺🇸 (@EndGameWW3) August 23, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has approved a $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China.
The State Department said Wednesday it had signed off on the sale of infrared search tracking systems along with related equipment for advanced F-16 fighter jets. The sale includes the infrared systems as well as test support and equipment, computer software and spare parts, it said.
Although the deal is modest in comparison to previous weapons sales, the move is likely to draw fierce criticism from Beijing, which regards self-governing Taiwan as a renegade province and refuses to rule out the use of force to reunify it with the mainland.
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-approves-new-500m-arms-sale-taiwan-aggression-102499610