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International Business Times
International Business Times
Litty Simon

Biden Approves $360 Million Arms Sale To Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

The Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, including 291 Altius-600M unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with warheads and 720 Switchblade drones, amidst heightened tensions with China.

According to The Hill, the State Department's announcement on Tuesday underscores U.S. support for Taiwan's defense capabilities in the face of Beijing's territorial claims.

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