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Taiwan to receive $330 million worth of military equipment from US

Iran Press TV

Friday, 14 November 2025 8:12 AM

The US State Department has announced the approval of a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts valued at about $330 million.

The announcement marks the first such transaction since US President Donald Trump took office in January.

According to the statement issued by the US State Department, the return, repair, and reshipment of spare parts will be transferred from US government stock.

The Pentagon late Thursday confirmed the news, saying, "The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability to meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness of the recipient's fleet of F-16s and C-130s."

Taiwan's defense ministry expressed gratitude for the arms sale package, which it said it expected to "become effective" within a month.

"The repair and return of the aircraft parts and accessories agreed to be sold by the United States will help maintain the combat readiness and safety of various types of aircraft equipment of the air force."

Furthermore, Taiwan's presidential office spokeswoman, Karen Kuo, stated that "the deepening of the Taiwan–US security partnership is an important cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region."

The United States is Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier, despite its lack of formal ties with the island.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the total amount of US arms supplies to Taiwan has surpassed $70 billion in recent years.

In October, the US government approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery of an advanced air defense missile system as well as advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar.

China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, opposes any foreign interactions or visits by the island's leaders, especially those involving the United States.

Earlier this year, China's President Xi Jinping underscored Beijing's stance on Taiwan, saying, "We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same family. No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us."

The US does not recognize Taiwan as a country and officially supports the "One China" policy, but regularly oversteps its own principles. It continues to antagonize Beijing by siding with Taipei's secessionist administration and engaging in frequent military missions around the island.