This is the second aid of its kind to Taiwan during the tenure of US President Joe Biden and the largest aid provided through the use of a presidential arms transfer authority.
US President Joe Biden has allocated $571 million in military aid to Taiwan. The US Secretary of State must administer the funds. It was announced on Friday, December 20, on the White House website.
According to the document, the fund will be used to provide military equipment, services, as well as military education and training programs for Taiwan.
President Biden, in his decision, emphasized the importance of supporting Taiwan as a strategic partner in the region.
“The move reflects increased defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan amid tensions with China, which has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the United States’ military aid to Taiwan,” White said. House in a statement.
The United States has already delivered 38 Abrams battle tanks to Taiwan. These are the first new tanks for the island in 30 years.
It should be noted that Taiwan recently signed agreements with the US government for the supply of up to 1,000 AeroVironment and Anduril attack drones to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities.
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