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US to Sell Taiwan 421 Million US Dollars Worth of Missiles
Report; Posted on: 2007-03-02
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The missiles will be used to arm Taiwan's F-16 fleet, the backbone of
its air force.
Published: Thursday March 1, 2007
The US Department of Defense has notified Congress that it plans to
sell Taiwan missiles worth 421 million US dollars, which would help
boost the island's defenses against rival China.
The proposed sale will include 218 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
missiles (AMRAAM), 235 Maverick missiles, as well as spare parts and
maintenance equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in
a statement.
"The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and
assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and
economic progress in the region," the agency said.
Acquisition of AMRAAM and Maverick missiles, a move sure to irk
Beijing, will help Taiwan "modernize its armed forces and enhance its
defence ability to counter air and ground threats," it said.
The missiles will be used to arm Taiwan's F-16 fleet, the backbone of
its air force.
Taiwan for the first time in 2000 purchased from the United States 120
AIM-120s, which have a range of 50 kilometres (31 miles) and are
equipped with advanced guidance systems.
But delivery of the weaponry was delayed to 2003 after China acquired
weaponry of similar capabilities -- Russian-made AA-12 missiles.
China has repeatedly protested to the US over its policy of selling
weapons to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory to be
reunified by force if necessary.
Full article
http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_to_sell_Taiwan_421_million_US_do_03012007.html
Source: The Raw Story
2006 why-he-hates-Christians.org.
US to Sell Taiwan 421 Million US Dollars Worth of Missiles
Report; Posted on: 2007-03-02
[ Printer friendly / Instant flyer ]
The missiles will be used to arm Taiwan's F-16 fleet, the backbone of
its air force.
Published: Thursday March 1, 2007
The US Department of Defense has notified Congress that it plans to
sell Taiwan missiles worth 421 million US dollars, which would help
boost the island's defenses against rival China.
The proposed sale will include 218 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air
missiles (AMRAAM), 235 Maverick missiles, as well as spare parts and
maintenance equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in
a statement.
"The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and
assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and
economic progress in the region," the agency said.
Acquisition of AMRAAM and Maverick missiles, a move sure to irk
Beijing, will help Taiwan "modernize its armed forces and enhance its
defence ability to counter air and ground threats," it said.
The missiles will be used to arm Taiwan's F-16 fleet, the backbone of
its air force.
Taiwan for the first time in 2000 purchased from the United States 120
AIM-120s, which have a range of 50 kilometres (31 miles) and are
equipped with advanced guidance systems.
But delivery of the weaponry was delayed to 2003 after China acquired
weaponry of similar capabilities -- Russian-made AA-12 missiles.
China has repeatedly protested to the US over its policy of selling
weapons to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory to be
reunified by force if necessary.
Full article
http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_to_sell_Taiwan_421_million_US_do_03012007.html
Source: The Raw Story
2006 why-he-hates-Christians.org.
