Overview
- The U.S. notified Congress of a roughly $11.1 billion sale that includes HIMARS launchers, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
- U.S. officials said the transfer would bolster the recipient’s security and help maintain regional political stability, military balance, and economic development.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry deputy spokesperson Guo Jiakun issued a formal denunciation, arguing the sale violates the One China framework and harms Taiwan Strait stability.
- Taiwan’s Presidential Office expressed gratitude for the decision, calling it support for strengthening the island’s defense.
- President Trump signed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which extends Indo-Pacific deterrence funding and includes measures backing Taiwan’s defense posture.