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The US State Department approved the sale of three advanced weapons to Taiwan and Yan Defa expressed gratitude to the US Image: Chen Peijun / Photo
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department approved the sale of three advanced weapons to Taiwan, including the M-142 High Mobility Multiple Launch Rocket System (HIMARS, Haimas) and the Extended Range Outland Strike Missile (AGM-84H). / K SLAM-ER), F-16 fighter external sensors, the total price is US $ 1.8111.3 million (approximately NT $ 52,295.9 million). In this regard, Defense Minister Yan Defa emphasized in an interview today (22) that Taiwan does not participate in an arms race with the CCP, and that it is based entirely on strategic vision and defense needs.
In response to the United States’ approval of the sale of three weapons to Taiwan, the ROC Ministry of Defense confirmed that the United States government carried out the “notify Congress” procedure on three cases of $ 1,811.3 million worth of arms sales, including the “Hippocampus System”, to Taiwan on October 21 ET. It is expected to take effect in a month.
The Legislative Yuan Committee on Foreign Relations and National Defense invited the Defense Minister to report on “Enhancement of the National Army Reserve Force” and prepared for questions. In an interview before the meeting, Yan Defa said that based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the six guarantees, the United States will implement arms sales and sell defensive weapons. It mainly helps to increase Taiwan’s defense combat capabilities, including reliable combat power, asymmetric combat power, and strengthening self-defense determination. .
Yan Defa expressed that the Ministry of National Defense expressed its gratitude to the US for implementing the arms sale. This also shows that the US attaches importance to the security of the Indo-Pacific and the security of the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of National Defense will consolidate security partnerships with the US in the future to jointly maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region.
Yan Defa pointed out that regarding the three items of arms sales, we must strengthen our defensive operations capabilities, follow the concept of defensive operations and the joint combat power plan. There are no other attempts, mainly based on the needs of defense operations, threats to the enemy’s situation and new situations. Maintain peace and stability in Taiwan and the region.
Yan Defa stressed that Taiwan is not participating in an arms race with the CCP. It is completely based on the strategic concept of strong deterrence and defensive defense and the need for defense requirements. The follow-up must be reviewed and approved by the Legislative Yuan before signing the offer to proceed with the arms purchase process.
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department approved the sale of three advanced weapons to Taiwan, including the M-142 High Mobility Multiple Launch Rocket System (HIMARS, Haimas) and the Extended Range Outland Strike Missile (AGM-84H). / K SLAM-ER), F-16 fighter external sensors, the total price is US $ 1.8111.3 million (approximately NT $ 52,295.9 million)
In an interview today (22), Defense Minister Yan Defa emphasized that Taiwan does not participate in an arms race with the CCP and that it is based entirely on a strategic vision and defense needs.
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