US Approves NASAMS Air Defense Missile System Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China.

On October 25, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan’s Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) for the acquisition of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $1.16 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress, highlighting the ongoing efforts to enhance Taiwan’s air defense capabilities amidst rising tensions with China. Read full Defense News at this link ...
A NASAMS launcher unit, equipped with canister launchers for AMRAAM missiles, positioned and ready for action. This mobile system provides medium-range air defense, capable of intercepting aircraft, UAVs, and cruise missiles with precision, and can engage multiple targets simultaneously, offering a robust defense solution for modern airspace threats. (Picture source: Norway MoD)

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