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Taiwan Confirms No U.S. Weapon Transfers Amid Tensions

3/11/2026

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The United States has not contacted Taiwan about weapon transfers to the Middle East, says Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo.
Koo said redeployment of U.S.-made weapons would require a U.S. request, which has not occurred amid the US-Iran war.
Taiwan's air force said four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones remain on schedule, with first two deliveries expected later this year.
Taiwan faces military pressure from China, which claims sovereignty over the island.

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The United States has not contacted Taiwan about weapon transfers to the Middle East, says Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo.
Koo said redeployment of U.S.-made weapons would require a U.S. request, which has not occurred amid the US-Iran war.
Taiwan's air force said four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones remain on schedule, with first two deliveries expected later this year.
Taiwan faces military pressure from China, which claims sovereignty over the island.