US approves arms sales to Taiwan amid tensions with China

THE United States has approved the possible sale of drones and missiles to Taiwan amid tensions with China, the Pentagon said today.
The sale, worth some $360 million (£283m), “will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region,” the Pentagon said.
It includes anti-personnel and anti-armour loitering munitions and related equipment and drones, the agency added.
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