Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:51pm on 17 Feb 2025,Monday International
Taiwan is negotiating a multi-billion-dollar arms deal with the US, aiming to bolster defense amid China’s military pressure. Sources estimate the deal between $7-10 billion, including HIMARS rockets and coastal defense missiles. The White House has not commented, but US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz supports expediting arms deliveries. Taiwan plans a special defense budget focusing on precision ammunition and anti-drone technology. Despite Trump’s past criticism of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, his administration continues supporting Taiwan militarily, resisting China’s sovereignty claims. Taiwan’s government welcomes US backing, while China urges Washington to "correct its mistakes."
