U.S. Notifies $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Package as China Warns of 'Firm Measures'

Overview

• The State Department and DSCA formally notified Congress of an $11.1 billion, eight‑item sale that Taiwan says was approved this week.
• The package includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti‑tank missiles, Altius attack drones, tactical networking software, communications gear, spare parts, training, maintenance and logistics support.
• Taiwan thanked the United States and said it expects the deal to take effect in about a month following the statutory review, which observers say is unlikely to block it.
• The Pentagon said the sale serves U.S. national security interests and supports Taiwan’s military modernization for a credible, asymmetric defense.
• Beijing condemned the decision as violating its One China principle and vowed “firm measures,” with tensions heightened by recent PLA drills that drew U.S. criticism.