2024/12/21
MND Issues Statement on Arms Purchase of Link 16 Upgrade
MND News Report
Date: 10:50, December 21, 2024
On December 21, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that the US government had notified Congress on December 20 (EST) about the US$265 million sale to upgrade Taiwan’s Link 16 tactical data link network. The arms sale is expected to enter effect after a month.
The MND noted that the US upgrade to the ROC military’s Link 16 tactical data link network includes the technical services necessary for terminal and system integration and is meant to fulfill its command and control needs for joint operations.
The MND stresses that the US assists Taiwan in building up its defense capabilities based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, which serve as the foundation for maintaining regional stability. The MND expresses its gratitude for the outcome of the US decision.