The Taiwan’s defence ministry said in a statement it has submitted a letter of request for 108 cutting-edge M1A2 Abrams tanks, 1,240 TOW anti-armor missiles, 409 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 250 Stinger man-portable air defence systems. Taiwan has asked to purchase more than 100 tanks, along with air defence and anti-tank missile systems from the US in a major potential arms sale that could worsen frictions between Washington and Beijing.
The request is proceeding “as normal,” it said. It wasn’t clear when the official request had been issued, after which the US has 120 days to respond. Reports have also said Taiwan is seeking 66 additional F-16 fighter jets in the most advanced “V” configuration. President Tsai Ing-wen said in March that Taiwan was seeking tanks and fighters, but didn’t provide any details.
Taiwan to purchase more than 100 tanks, air defense and anti-tank missile systems from US
