US State Dept approves US$1.8b in potential arms sales to Taiwan - Pentagon

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Potential sales include sensors, missiles and artillery as Trump govt ramps up pressure on China.

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of US$1.8 billion , the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

Reuters reported last week that the White House was moving forward with five separate sales of sophisticated military equipment to Taiwan with a total value of around US$5 billion as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on China and concerns rise about Beijing's intentions toward Taiwan...

 

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