Taiwan’s government says U.S. hasn’t notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale
Taiwan's government has not received any notification from the U.S. regarding a pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale. This follows comments from the acting U.S. Navy Secretary about delaying some foreign military sales due to the Iran war. Taiwanese officials emphasize that they have no information on any adjustments to the arms deal despite ongoing discussions about U.S.-China relations.
- ▪Taiwan has not been informed of any pause in the planned $14 billion arms sale from the U.S.
- ▪The acting U.S. Navy Secretary indicated that some military sales are delayed to prioritize munitions for the Iran operation.
- ▪Taiwan's Presidential spokesperson stated there is no information regarding adjustments to the arms sale from the U.S.
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Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale, a government official said Friday (May 22, 2026), after the acting U.S. Navy Secretary told a Senate committee in Washington that some foreign military sales were being delayed to ensure the American military has enough munitions for the Iran war.Days after U.S. President Donald Trump raised doubts about continuing arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao said on Thursday (May 21, 2026) that the sales would resume when the administration considers it appropriate.“Right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for ‘Epic Fury,’” Mr. Cao told the U.S.
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