After considering the initiative in the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, lawmakers are likely to approve the sale.
US President Joe Biden’s administration plans to ask Congress to approve an arms sale to Taiwan worth about $1.1 billion. On Monday, August 29, Politico wrote, citing its own sources.
The proposed package is still under consideration and could include 60 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles worth $355 million and 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical air-to-air missiles worth $85.6 million. The latter is equipped with an F-16 fighter.
Also, according to sources, the package will include a $655.4 million contract extension for the development of reconnaissance radar.
Lawmakers are likely to approve the sale, but the process could be delayed by Congressional backlash.
Ukraine received 800 Revolver 860 short-range bomber drones from Taiwan.
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Source: korrespondent
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