Dark Mode
Monday, 23 December 2024
Submit Now
Login / Sign Up
Logo
AdSense Advertisement
Advertisement
US okays $100M deal with Taiwan for Patriot missile system upgrades

US okays $100M deal with Taiwan for Patriot missile system upgrades

ISTANBUL (Anadolu Agency) The US has approved a fresh $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan aimed at upgrading the missile defense systems used by the self-ruled island nation.

The deal will include engineering “services support, designed to sustain, maintain, and improve” the island nation’s Patriot Air Defense System, a US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) statement said.

“The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient (Taiwan) and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, economic and progress in the region,” the statement said.

It is the second military sale by the US to Taiwan since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021.

“(It) serves US’ national, economic, and security interests by supporting…

AdSense Advertisement
Advertisement

Tags

US Taiwan mISSILE
AdSense Advertisement
Advertisement

Comment / Reply From

Comment
AdSense Advertisement
Advertisement

You May Also Like

Strong Earthquake Jolts Vanuatu, Sparks Tsunami Concerns

China to Taiwan, 'PLA will never be absent or hesitant in fighting Taiwan independence'

South Korea Police Raid Presidential Office Amid Growing Controversy

The Fall of Syria: A Tale of Desperation and Triumph

Impeachment Motion Against South Korean President Yoon Fails Due to Lack of Quorum

South Korean lawmakers set to vote on impeaching President Yoon

Russia and Belarus Sign Mutual Security Guarantees Agreement

South Korean Police Begin Investigation into President Yoon Over Treason Allegations

Recent News

Kuwait Awards PM Modi with Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order, Its Highest Honor

Kuwait Awards PM Modi wit...
16 Pakistani soldiers martyrs 8 terrorist killed in clash near Afghan border

16 Pakistani soldiers mar...
Pakistan rejects US claim on ballistic missile program

Pakistan rejects US claim...
Meeting between the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh

Meeting between the Prime...

Recommended

Babies being sold to feed siblings, UN chief describe Afghanistan situation worrying

Babies being sold to feed siblings, UN chief describe Afghanistan situation worrying

Archive

Please select a date!
Submit

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to get the new updates!

AdSense Advertisement
Advertisement

Popular Posts

Over 95% of Pakistani believes, US toppled Imran Khan's government in South Asian country : Recent Twitter survey

Over 95% of Pakist...

Muslims from abroad show solidarity with Imran Khan, express deep concerns over accusing him of blasphemy 

Muslims from abroa...

Pakistan as Responsible Nuclear Weapon State

Pakistan as Respon...

Categories

Copyright © 2024 The South Asia Times - All Rights Reserved.