US Approves $345 Million Weapons Package for Taiwan

The United States has announced a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million, authorized by Congress under the Presidential Drawdown Authority. The package, which is likely to anger China, does not publicly disclose the specific arms included. While earlier reports suggested the package would include four unarmed MQ-9A reconnaissance drones, it remains unclear if they are still part of the deal. Taiwan, which rejects Chinese sovereignty claims, expressed gratitude for the security commitment but did not comment on the package details. China considers Taiwan its territory and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years.