US Announces $1.8B Arms Sale to Taiwan

The State Department on Wednesday formally notified Congress of a $1.83 billion arms sale package for Taiwan. State Department officials said the package includes two frigates, anti-tank missiles, amphibious assault vehicles and Stinger surface-to-air missiles. Congress has 30 days to review the sale and raise any objections. State Department spokesman David McKeeby said the deal was consistent with the U.S. commitment to provide sufficient weapons to maintain Taiwan's ability...

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