2023/08/24
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain "the case of US arms sales to Taiwan"
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: August 24, 2023 at 07:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (24th) that the US government will conduct the "Notification to Congress" process on August 23rd, Eastern Time, regarding the "Infrared Search and Tracking Pod (IRST)", the arms sale to Taiwan valued at US$500 million. It is expected that the case will officially take effect in a month.
The MND pointed out that the IRST agreed to be sold by the US is the latest model developed in conjunction with F-16V BLK70 fighter aircraft, and it should further enhance the ability to detect and track long-range targets, significantly improving air combat effectiveness.
In the face of the CCP regularly dispatching military aircraft and drones to harass our air defense identification zone and to affect Taiwan's freedom of airspace movement, posing a serious military threat to us, the MND also explains that the United States will continue to provide our country with support of defense weapons based on the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances to maintain regional stability. In response, the MND expressed its sincere gratitude to the United States for the arms sale.