A record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is serving as a practical deterrent against Chinese aggression, constraining Beijing to performative posturing in the short term due to its severe economic slowdown, experts say.
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Dec. 18 that it received official notification from the United States confirming an $11.1 billion arms package, marking the largest single weapons sale ever proposed for the island.
The deal encompasses eight distinct systems, including M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS), antiarmor unmanned aerial vehicles, and additional Javelin and wire-guided missiles.
The list also features the Taiwan Tactical Network (TTN) and Team Awareness Kit (TAK), spare parts for AH-1W helicopters, and Harpoon missile repair follow-on support….
Historic U.S. Arms Deal to Revolutionize Taiwan’s Defense, Upset PLA Strategy: Analysts
