SECURITYDEFENSE NEWS
Taiwan says it has not been told by US of arms sales delays
Taiwan's government stated it has not received official notification of U.S. arms sales delays, despite remarks from U.S. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao suggesting a pause in military sales to focus on operations against Iran. Taiwan is awaiting approval of a potential $14 billion arms package, with U.S. President Trump expressing uncertainty about the deal following his summit with China's Xi Jinping.
Mentioned
Related Signal
Adjacent reporting
- Trump waffles on Taiwan arms deal after Xi talks
- Top Democrats press Trump to approve arms sale to Taiwan ahead of Xi meeting
- US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief
- Taiwan soldiers on through Xi's threats and Trump's ambivalence
- US Navy signals pause in Taiwan arms sale, drawing swift reaction from Beijing
- Taiwan representative to US responds to Trump’s stance on arms sales