The U.S. has approved the sale of NASAMS, an advanced missile defense and radar system, to Taiwan. However, the sale still requires Congressional approval.
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00:00The U.S. could sell advanced missile systems and radars to Taiwan at a cost of US$2 billion.
00:06The State Department approved the sale of three surface-to-air missile systems, also
00:10known as NASAMs.
00:12Each of those can carry up to six missiles.
00:15The deal also includes radars, over a hundred missiles, and support equipment.
00:19The sale still needs congressional approval.
00:22Taiwan has welcomed the announcement of the sale.
00:25The advanced surface-to-air missile system sold by the U.S. has an automated search,
00:31fire control, and intelligence integration capabilities.
00:35It has also been verified in the U.S. during the U.S.-U.S. War of Independence.
00:39It is helpful in improving the overall air defense performance of the U.S. military.
00:44The equipment will come from U.S. Air Force stockpiles.