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Taiwan arms sales

Cross-Strait Deterrence and the Limits of US Security Guarantees

Cross-Strait Deterrence and the Limits of US Security Guarantees

By Huynh Tam Sang
The Trump administration faces a critical test of credibility and commitment toward supporting Taiwan. Rhetoric alone will not suffice.
Why Taipei and Washington Don’t Always Agree on Taiwan’s US Arms Purchases

Why Taipei and Washington Don’t Always Agree on Taiwan’s US Arms Purchases

By Poyung Lin and Charles K. S. Wu
Amid the debate on asymmetric defense, the two partners don’t see eye to eye on which systems Taiwan needs to procure to defend itself. New research helps explain why.

Prospects for an Australian Defense Industry Fund

Prospects for an Australian Defense Industry Fund

By Corey Lee Bell
Can Canberra learn from Taipei’s use of “special budgets” for defense procurements? 

Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?

Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?

By Brian Hioe
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion.

US Approves Sale of Heavy Weight Torpedoes for Taiwan

US Approves Sale of Heavy Weight Torpedoes for Taiwan

By Ankit Panda
The possible sale has an estimated value of $180 million.
Is Taiwan Looking to Diversify Its Defense Partnerships? 

Is Taiwan Looking to Diversify Its Defense Partnerships? 

By Eleanor Albert
While the U.S. remains far and away Taiwan's biggest source of arms, other countries could be important partners as well.

US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration reportedly notified the U.S. Congress of the sale on August 15.
US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. lawmakers of both political parties are accusing the Trump administration of delaying the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.

Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems

Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems

By Associated Press
China firmly opposes the new U.S. arms package to Taiwan.

Trump Must Boost Taiwan Arms Sales Now

Trump Must Boost Taiwan Arms Sales Now

By Ian Easton
It is essential that the administration gets off to a strong start less the Taiwan Strait flashpoint boil over.

Taiwan to Receive New US Anti-Ship Missile Gun System for Warships

Taiwan to Receive New US Anti-Ship Missile Gun System for Warships

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s navy will receive 13 sets of Phalanx close-in weapons systems as part of a larger U.S. arms package.
US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion

US Approves New Taiwan Arms Sale Package Worth $1.83 Billion

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Obama administration authorizes first arms sale to Taiwan in four years.

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