White House wants to sell Taiwan weapons for $ 1.1 billion - Politico

US Presidential Administration Joe Baiden will urge Congress to approve Taiwan's sale of weapons worth about $ 1. 1 billion. Currently, the development of the help package is early in reporting Politico. According to the newspaper, the development of the help package is now early. However, it is already known that it includes: 60 AGM missiles - 84l Harpoon Block II - for $ 355 million; Video Day 100 Air-Air Tactical Air-9X Block II Sidewinder-for $ 85.

6 million; $ 655, $ 4 million for a reconnaissance radar contract. It is noted that Sidewinder missiles will be equipped with American F-16 American fighters. "Legislators are likely to approve of sale, but the process may be delayed in view of the holidays of Congress," - added to Politico. On August 14, a delegation of US legislators arrived in Taiwan. . On August 2, the speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited the island.