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China criticizes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan as outdated
China criticizes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan as costly and outdated, amid allegations against Raytheon for overpricing. Taiwan’s defense ministry addresses the issue.2024/10/15 21:00 -
Raytheon to supply Taiwan with advanced AGM-154 missiles
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Raytheon Company to produce and deliver 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) to Taiwan. The contract, valued at US$68.4 million, requires completion by March 2028. The AGM-154 Block III C is an air-launched glide cruise missile with a range of 22 kilometers at low altitude and up to 130 kilometers when launched at a higher altitude. It is compatible with Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets and will enhance Taiwan’s aerial capabilities for land-based attacks. Negotiations for another weapons procurement contract involving AGM-84H/K (SLAM-ER) extended-range standoff land attack missiles are ongoing.2024/02/05 10:42