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US Arms Package to Taiwan Set for Approval Amid Iran War

3/17/2026

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The U.S. internal review for a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan is on schedule despite the Iran war.
The package includes advanced interceptor missiles.
It could be approved by U.S. President Donald Trump after his trip to China.
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo coordinates with the United States on the arms sales.
The arms package is expected to be the largest sale to Taiwan to date.

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Story summary

The U.S. internal review for a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan is on schedule despite the Iran war.
The package includes advanced interceptor missiles.
It could be approved by U.S. President Donald Trump after his trip to China.
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo coordinates with the United States on the arms sales.
The arms package is expected to be the largest sale to Taiwan to date.