The Biden administration in the United States has decided to sell the equipment related to the interceptor missile "Patriot" to Taiwan.
The amount has risen to more than 11 billion yen in Japanese yen, and while China is increasing military pressure, it has clarified its stance to support the improvement of Taiwan's defense capabilities.
The Biden administration in the United States announced on the 5th that it has decided to sell the operational support and related equipment of the interceptor missile "Patriot" to Taiwan and notified the parliament.
The total amount is 95 million dollars, which is about 11.7 billion yen in Japanese yen.
The activities of the Chinese army are becoming active around Taiwan, and according to the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a total of more than 250 Chinese military aircraft entered the air defense identification zone set by Taiwan from January to 22nd last month, last year. It has doubled since the same time.
"This sale will help strengthen Taiwan's security and maintain political stability and military equilibrium in the region," the Pentagon said.
The Biden administration has shown a stance of considering Russia, which has invaded Ukraine, and is becoming more cautious about trying to unify Taiwan against the backdrop of military power in the future. It is a form that clarifies the attitude that supports the improvement of.
Taiwan Presidential Office Building "The U.S. Government attaches great importance to Taiwan's defense demand"
A spokesman for the Presidential Office Building of Taiwan said, "I am deeply grateful. It is a sign that the cooperation between Taiwan and the United States is solid and that the US government attaches great importance to Taiwan's defense needs." did.