How to Ensure that $11 Billion in Potential Arms Sales Would Actually Help Taiwan

On Dec. 17, the State Department announced approval for a major arms sales package to Taiwan. The package authorizes $11 billion worth of weapons and equipment sales to Taiwan, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, howitzers, Altius drone systems, and two missile systems.

The sales are unlikely to face significant opposition in Congress. So, much now depends on Taiwan’s own defense budget and its ability to buy the weapons. China condemned the potential sales, responding by sanctioning several U.S.

companies and individuals, and the announcement likely contributed to China’s decision to conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.We asked four experts The post How to Ensure that $11 Billion in Potential Arms Sales Would Actually Help Taiwan appeared first on War on the