"If approved by Congress, it would be the largest-ever U.S. weapons package to Taiwan, exceeding the total amount of $8.4 billion in U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during President Joe Biden's Democratic administration. The eight arms sales agreements announced Wednesday cover 82 high-mobility artillery rocket systems, or HIMARS, and 420 Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS - similar to what the U.S. had been providing Ukraine during the Biden administration to defend itself from Russia - worth more than $4 billion."
"They also include 60 self-propelled howitzer systems and related equipment worth more than $4 billion and drones valued at more than $1 billion. Other sales in the package include military software valued at more than $1 billion, Javelin and TOW missiles worth more than $700 million, helicopter spare parts worth $96 million and refurbishment kits for Harpoon missiles worth $91 million."
U.S. State Department announced a proposed arms package to Taiwan valued at about $11.15 billion covering missiles, artillery, drones, and support equipment; the sales require Congressional approval. The package includes 82 HIMARS launchers and 420 ATACMS missiles worth over $4 billion, 60 self-propelled howitzers and related equipment worth over $4 billion, and drones valued at more than $1 billion. Additional items include military software worth over $1 billion, Javelin and TOW missiles, helicopter spare parts, and Harpoon refurbishment kits. The package would be the largest U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, prompting strong protests from China.
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