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Breaking Defensepolitics4 days ago
Poland Signs $6.5 Billion Deal for 180 South Korean Tanks as US Delivery Dates Extend to 2029-2030
Lt. Gen. Piotr Błazeusz said European buyers face long U.S. timelines and are shifting to faster alternatives. Poland has signed $16 billion in arms deals with South Korean firms since 2022.
newbloommag.netfinance19 days ago
Arms Sale to Taiwan Remains Under Review
The proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan is still being evaluated. Officials have not announced a final decision on the package.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld22 days ago
Defense Secretary Addresses Pause on Taiwan Arms Shipment
The defense secretary stated the pause on a planned arms shipment to Taiwan is unrelated to the ongoing military operation in Iran. An acting Navy secretary had previously linked the two decisions during a congressional hearing.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics22 days ago
Defense officials dispute report on Iran conflict and Taiwan arms sale
A senior defense official rejected a claim that the Iran conflict has postponed a planned $14 billion arms transfer to Taiwan. The statement follows earlier remarks by an acting Navy secretary about munitions availability.
Washington Examinertechnology23 days ago
Taiwan Cites Semiconductor Industry in Arms Sale Talks With U.S.
Taiwan is expected to reference its semiconductor manufacturing capacity during discussions with the United States over a paused weapons transfer. The Trump administration halted the latest arms package last fall. A call between President Trump and Taiwanese President William Lai…
focustaiwan.twpolitics23 days ago
U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Face Delay After Trump-Xi Summit
President Trump has delayed signing a $14 billion arms package approved by Congress. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it has not been notified of any delay.
thehindu.comworld26 days ago
Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft and Warships Near Island
Taiwan reported 29 Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels operating near its territory early Tuesday. Officials said Taiwan responded with combat air patrols, naval vessels, and coastal missile systems.
financialexpress.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Defence Industry Delegation Visits Taiwan for Four-Day Talks
A group of 41 American defence executives arrived in Taipei on Tuesday for meetings on arms deliveries and joint weapons production. The visit was organised by the US-Taiwan Business Council.
focustaiwan.twpolitics28 days ago
Arms Sale to Taiwan Suspended After Meeting With Chinese Leader
A planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused following discussions between U.S. officials and China's leader. The pause was described as temporary to replenish munitions used in another conflict.
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al-monitor.compolitics29 days ago
U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Face Pause Over Iran Munitions Needs
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress that sales are paused to ensure sufficient munitions for U.S. operations in Iran. A separate U.S. source said the sales process takes years and is unrelated to the conflict.
nationalpost.comworld30 days ago
U.S. halts $14 billion Taiwan arms sale
The acting Navy secretary told a Senate hearing that a planned arms sale to Taiwan has been paused to prioritize munitions for the ongoing military operation against Iran. The decision follows recent high-level discussions between Washington and Beijing.
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upi.comworld30 days ago
U.S. pauses Taiwan arms sale during Iran conflict
The acting Navy secretary said a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan has been paused to prioritize munitions for the Iran operation. Iran reported destroying more than two dozen U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones since the conflict began.
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abcnews.go.comfinance30 days ago
Trump Meets Xi as Taiwan Arms Package Faces Review
President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting left the status of a $14 billion Taiwan arms package unresolved. Officials in Taipei expressed uncertainty over future U.S. support.
asiaone.compolitics31 days agoUpdated
Trump Says He Will Speak to Taiwan Leader Ahead of Arms Decision
President Trump said he plans to speak directly with Taiwan's leader about a proposed $14 billion arms sale. The move would break with more than four decades of U.S. diplomatic practice. Taiwan's president said he would be happy to take the call.
New York Postpolitics4 days ago
China Opposes U.S. Contacts with Taiwan After Trump Comments
China stated its opposition to U.S. engagement with Taiwan after President Trump said he would speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. The comments came days after Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Japan Timespolitics31 days agoUpdated
Trump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan Leader, Calls Island a Problem
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te before deciding on a new arms package. The planned call would be the first direct dialogue between the U.S. and Taiwan presidents since 1979.
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asiaone.compolitics32 days ago
Taiwan Arms Package Faces Review After U.S.-China Summit
U.S. officials are reviewing a major arms package for Taiwan following a recent summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders. The package represents the largest weapons agreement for Taiwan to date.
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Axiospolitics32 days ago
Taiwan Officials Continue Arms Requests After Trump-Xi Meeting
Taiwanese officials said they will keep seeking U.S. arms deliveries while strengthening domestic defense programs. The comments followed remarks by President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Taiwan security issues.
Fox Newstechnology34 days ago
Trump Returns From China Summit Without Taiwan or Semiconductor Agreement
President Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026. The talks produced no announced progress on Taiwan or semiconductor issues.
foxnews.compolitics34 days ago
President Trump Questions New Taiwan Arms Deal
President Trump has raised questions about a proposed arms agreement with Taiwan. The move comes after decades of U.S. support for the island's defense. Taiwan's representative to the United States discussed the issue with CBS News.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Taiwan Representative Says U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan Remains on Track
Taiwan's representative to the United States expressed continued confidence that a proposed arms sale will proceed. The statement came after President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping without announcing the package.
fortune.compolitics35 days ago
Taiwan Calls U.S. Arms Purchases Key Deterrent After Trump Remarks
Taiwan officials said Sunday that arms purchases from the United States remain the most important deterrent against regional conflict. The statement followed President Trump’s comments questioning a new arms package after his visit to China.
focustaiwan.twpolitics35 days ago
Taiwan President Defends U.S. Arms Purchases After Trump Comments
Taiwan’s president on Sunday said arms purchases from the United States remain the most important deterrent against regional conflict. President Trump had described a potential new arms package as a negotiating chip during his recent visit to China.
thehindu.compolitics35 days ago
Trump Says U.S. Policy on Taiwan Unchanged After China Summit
President Trump stated that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains the same following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He described a pending arms sales package as leverage in negotiations and warned Taipei against moves toward formal independence.
cnbc.compolitics36 days ago
Trump and Xi Reach Boeing, Soybean and Agriculture Purchase Agreements at Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up two days of meetings in Beijing on May 15, 2026. The talks produced agreements on Boeing aircraft purchases and agricultural products while Taiwan featured only in private warnings from Xi and ambiguous comments f…
Axiospolitics37 days ago
Trump Says He Will Decide on $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package After Detailed Talks With Xi
President Trump said Friday he is unsure whether he would approve a long-held $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan that includes missiles and air defense interceptors. He spoke after extensive discussions on arms sales with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who began their meeting…
msnbc.compolitics37 days ago
Trump and Xi Discuss Taiwan at Beijing Summit
The US president cautioned Taiwan against a formal declaration of independence in comments following two days of talks in Beijing with China's leader. He said both sides should cool tensions over the self-governing island, which China claims as its territory. The president indica…
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Benzingafinance37 days ago
Trump Holds Beijing Summit With Xi Jinping, Discusses Taiwan Arms Package and Maintains Strategic Ambiguity
President Donald Trump revealed that Xi Jinping directly asked whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan during their Friday summit. Trump responded that only he knows the answer and stated he made no commitment either way, while pausing approval of a $14 billion arms package to Taiwa…
Fox Newspolitics37 days ago
Trump Tells Xi U.S. Taiwan Policy Remains Unchanged After Summit
In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump described his face-to-face summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and stated that people in Taiwan should feel neither more nor less secure. He reiterated that U.S. policy on Taiwan remains the same while expressing reluctance to…
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Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Trump Holds Trade and Economic Talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in bilateral relations and warned of clashes if not handled properly. Trump, who arrived with a delegation of U.S. business leaders, described a warm personal relationshi…
thehindu.comworld39 days ago
House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Three Arms Sale Bills
The House Foreign Affairs Committee cleared three bills intended to accelerate foreign purchases of U.S. weaponry. The committee rejected a fourth measure that would have permitted Foreign Military Financing grants to be used for direct commercial sales. The State Department has…
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thehindu.compolitics39 days ago
Israeli Military Built Covert Base in Iraq; Gulf States Conducted Strikes on Iran
Recent disclosures indicate the Israel-Iran conflict involved more participants than previously reported, including a secret Israeli base inside Iraq and airstrikes by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Iranian targets. The U.S. approved major new arms sales to several…
Bloombergpolitics41 days ago
Trump and Xi Jinping Hold Summit
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a summit this week with Taiwan expected to feature in discussions. Trump has approved record military sales to Taiwan in his second term while pressing the island to pay for protection and invest in U.S…
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asiaone.compolitics41 days ago
Trump Authorizes $11 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan, Largest Sale on Record
President Donald Trump authorized the largest weapons sale ever to Taiwan in December but has yet to move forward with delivery. Taiwanese lawmakers approved $25 billion in arms purchases on Friday, short of a $40 billion proposal. U.S. officials reaffirmed unchanged policy on Ta…
naturalnews.compolitics47 days ago
U.S. Approves $374 Million Sale of GPS-Guided Bomb Kits to Ukraine
The U.S. has approved the sale of up to 1,532 JDAM tail kits to Ukraine for $374 million. These kits convert unguided bombs into precision munitions with a range of up to 45 miles. Ukraine will purchase the equipment directly, unlike a previous free provision in December 2022.
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South China Morning Postscience49 days ago
US Approves $8 Billion Arms Sales to Middle East Partners
The US has approved over $8 billion in emergency arms sales to allies including Israel, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait amid ongoing conflicts with Iran. Iran submitted a new peace proposal, while planning restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, China ordered companies to ig…
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zerohedge.com (News photo)finance49 days ago
Iran Proposes 14-Point Plan to End Conflict with US
Iran sent a 14-point plan to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, demanding non-aggression guarantees, US troop withdrawal, and sanctions removal within 30 days. President Donald Trump stated he will review the proposal but doubts its acceptability. The move comes…
syrianews.ccworld49 days ago
Iraqi Oil Tankers Enter Syria via al-Yarubiyah Crossing After 14 Years
A convoy of 70 Iraqi crude oil tankers crossed into Syria through the al-Yarubiyah border crossing, marking the first such shipment in 14 years, according to SANA. Separately, an Iranian supertanker evaded a U.S. naval blockade to reach the Asia Pacific region. The updates come a…
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bbc.co.ukpolitics50 days ago
US Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Middle East Allies
The State Department has authorized over $8.6 billion in expedited arms deals to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The sales include missile interceptors and precision weapons, bypassing standard congressional review. This marks…
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BBC Newspolitics49 days ago
Trump Announces End of Hostilities in Iran
President Trump informed Congress that U.S. hostilities in Iran have terminated, prompting military airlifters to depart the Middle East and a troop withdrawal from Germany. The announcement follows a fragile ceasefire, with arms sales approved to regional allies and jet fuel pri…
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The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics52 days ago
Taiwan Issue Tops Agenda for Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month, with Taiwan as a primary topic. Chinese officials have indicated a focus on the issue, differing from their previous meeting. Taiwanese authorities are monitoring for potential sh…