2023/03/02
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release stating that "The US government has proceeded with a sale of arms to Taiwan, and has completed the "Notification to Congress" process
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: March 2, 2023 at 10:40
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) said today (2 nd ) that the US government
on March 1st Eastern time conducted the "Notification to Congress" process
regarding a sales of arms (case AGM-88B, AIM-120C) and other types of missiles
to Taiwan. The sale totals US$ 619 million, and is expected to take effect in one
month's time.
Being confronted with the dispatch of military planes and drones by the CCP to
infringe and intrude upon our air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and impact
freedom of action in Taiwan, these maneuvers have created a severe military threat
to our county. Based on the stipulations of the Taiwan Relations Law and Six
Guarantees, the United States continues to provide defensive weapons to serve as
the basis for maintaining regional stability. The MND would like express to its
sincere gratitude for the sale of arms by the US government.
The MND highlighted that the two types missiles the United States agreed to sell are
the kind of bombs already in place with combat capabilities at the Air Force, and are
upgraded with certain functions. In addition to effectively defending our airspace
from CCP threats and provocations, these missiles would help us demonstrate our
combat capabilities to strengthen defense resilience as we prepare for, but not seek,
war. We should also rely in our allies for assistance in times of need.