As tensions intensify across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan is evaluating a substantial arms procurement from the United States, aiming to solidify its defense capabilities and affirm its commitment to self-defense. According to reports from the Financial Times, Taiwan is considering a $15 billion investment that would include the acquisition of 60 F-35 fighter jets, 400 Patriot missiles, four E-2D Hawkeye early warning aircraft, ten second-hand warships, and the Aegis combat system. This proposed purchase, aside from enhancing Taiwan’s defense, is intended to signal to the U.S., specifically to the incoming Trump administration, Taiwan's willingness to independently fortify its defenses amid growing Chinese military assertiveness. Read more.
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Taiwan is particularly interested in the F-35B model, which can perform short takeoffs and vertical landings (Picture source: US DoD)
Taiwan is particularly interested in the F-35B model, which can perform short takeoffs and vertical landings (Picture source: US DoD)
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