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U.S. Set to Approve $14B Arms Sale to Taiwan

4/17/2026

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The United States is expected to approve up to $14 billion in weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Taiwan to accelerate defense spending amid Chinese pressure and highlighted counter-drone assets and air defense systems.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te proposed $40 billion for defense, but Kuomintang opposition stalled the plan, while the United States remains committed to Taiwan's defense amid ongoing tensions.

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The United States is expected to approve up to $14 billion in weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Taiwan to accelerate defense spending amid Chinese pressure and highlighted counter-drone assets and air defense systems.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te proposed $40 billion for defense, but Kuomintang opposition stalled the plan, while the United States remains committed to Taiwan's defense amid ongoing tensions.