Taiwan is exploring buying arms worth billions of dollars from the United States, sources briefed on the matter said, hoping to win support from the new Trump administration as China continues to apply military pressure on the island.
Three sources familiar with the situation, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation, told Reuters that Taiwan is in talks with Washington.
The package is meant to demonstrate to the United States that Taiwan is committed to its defense, one of the sources said.
A second source said the package would include coastal defense cruise missiles and HIMARS rockets.
Buy the weapons now so you don’t have to beg for them when you’re under attack. If you’ve got the money then it makes perfect sense.
Taiwan should really be smart about which weapons they buy though. Anti-air systems and anti-ship mines as well as drones are what they need. Fancy jets are not cost effective for defence.
Good luck with supplies, maintenance and spare parts
They can always trade the US some chips for them!