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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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