US approves possible military sale to Taiwan

17/9/2024 12:56

        The U.S. State Department said on Monday it approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of spare parts valued at about $228 million, which Taiwan's military said will help maintain combat readiness in the face of China's grey zone intrusions.
        
        The return, repair and reshipment of spare parts will be transferred from U.S. Government stock, the State Department said in a statement, adding that Taiwan's military will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
        
        The United States is Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier, despite its lack of formal ties with the island.
        
        Taiwan's defence ministry expressed its thanks for the arms sale package which it said it expected to "become effective" within a month.