The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $500 million sale to Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
"The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region," it said in a statement. The move could irritate Beijing, which repeatedly demanded the United States - Taiwan's most important arms supplier - halt the sale of weapons to the island.Taiwan's military spending will rise by 3.
The $500 million is the maximum potential value of the contract and the actual dollar value will be lower, the Pentagon said. The United StatesDespite approval by the State Department, the notification does not indicate that a contract has been signed or that negotiations have concluded.Our Standards:
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