U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships
June 9, 2022
5:56 am
The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.
It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …
