WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved the potential of the sales of 405mm M109A6 of the Medium itself Howitzer Artillery for Taiwan in an agreement was worth up to $ 750 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
This happened after a series of weapons sales last year which included drones and coastal missile defenses were intended to improve the island capabilities and prevent China’s invasion.
The Biden government has approved the sale of other direct commercial arms to Taiwan since serving.
This package will include howitzers, 1,698 precision guide kits for ammunition, spare parts, training, field stations and improvements for the previous Taiwan Howitzer generation, the word Pentagon.
The Pentagon Defense Security Cooperation Agency told Congress from the possibility of sales on Wednesday.
The Taiwanese defense ministry declared the “sincere gratitude” to the US government in a statement on Thursday, saying sales will help its land force increase “capacity for rapid reactions and fire support”.
The ministry calls US weapons constantly support “the basis for maintaining regional stability.” Like most countries, the United States does not have a formal diplomatic bond with Taiwan but is required by the law to provide the island that is claimed by China by defending itself and is the most important international supporter, for Beijing’s anger.
Despite the approval by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, notifications do not show that the contract has been signed or that negotiations have concluded.
Pentagon says BAE System PLC is the main contractor for weapons.