The United States intends to upgrade its arms sale to Taiwan, selling as many as 100 of the most advanced Patriot III anti-aircraft missiles to assist Taiwan's defense.

(European News Agency)

[Compilation of Lin Yuxuan, reporter Tu Jumin/Comprehensive report] Bloomberg News quoted a notice from the U.S. State Department to members of Congress stating that the U.S. intends to escalate its arms sale to Taiwan and sell as many as 100 of the most advanced Patriot III air defense Missiles (PAC-3 MSE) and radar and support equipment, total VIII.

$8.2 billion to assist Taiwan in its defense against regional threats.

At the same time, the White House stated on the 5th that the Biden administration continues to cooperate with Congress to study how to "strengthen deterrence" to prevent any changes in Taiwan's status.

Launcher conversion kit, trainer available

According to reports, the new U.S. proposal for arms sales to Taiwan includes 100 Lockheed Martin's "hit-to-kil" technology (hit-to-kil) A3 extended-range missiles The Patriot missile is more advanced; and offers an M903 launcher conversion kit, missile round trainer, and software upgrades identical to the new missile.

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The report said that the case was filed under the terms of the arms sales to Taiwan in 2010, and the total amount could reach 28.

Strictly speaking, the $100 million agreement is not a new case, and the upgrade will not change the total amount of the agreement.

U.S. State Department: Enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities

The U.S. State Department pointed out in the notice that this arms sale will strengthen Taiwan’s Patriot missile system to enhance Taiwan’s “missile defense capabilities, defend territorial integrity, and deter regional stability threats”; the Aisan extended-range missile is used for defense Small, highly agile, dynamic-kill interceptors for tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and airborne threats represent a new generation of hit-to-kill interceptors and expand the battlefield to meet changing threats.

The State Department did not respond to Bloomberg's report.

The lawmakers' notice is expected to be printed in the Congressional Record as soon as six days, and Congress will have up to 30 days to review it.

The report pointed out that the US move may further exacerbate US-China tensions. The 2010 arms sales agreement to Taiwan angered Beijing's plan to stop military exchanges with the United States at the time.

According to the recent plan of the Ministry of National Defense of my country, the Aisan-3 extended-range missile is expected to be delivered and deployed in batches in 2025 and 2026.