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Taiwan Awaits U.S. Approval for $40 Billion Arms Deal

3/11/2026

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Taiwan's defense ministry received a U.S. Letter of Offer (LOA) for 82 HIMARS launchers, with signing due by March 26.
Defense Minister Wellington Koo Li-hsiung said the LOA is one of five U.S. arms deals awaiting legislative approval.
The LOAs for M109A7 howitzers, Tow-2B missiles, and Javelin missiles will expire soon.
Taiwan's NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) defense budget aims to strengthen capabilities but stalls in the legislature, delaying contract authorization.

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Taiwan's defense ministry received a U.S. Letter of Offer (LOA) for 82 HIMARS launchers, with signing due by March 26.
Defense Minister Wellington Koo Li-hsiung said the LOA is one of five U.S. arms deals awaiting legislative approval.
The LOAs for M109A7 howitzers, Tow-2B missiles, and Javelin missiles will expire soon.
Taiwan's NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) defense budget aims to strengthen capabilities but stalls in the legislature, delaying contract authorization.