The United States approved a nearly $700 million sale of NASAMS missile systems to Taiwan, marking Washington’s second major weapons package for Taipei in a week and bringing the total to $1 billion.
The Pentagon said RTX will supply the medium-range air defense units, which have been used in Ukraine, with delivery expected by 2031. Only Australia and Indonesia currently operate NASAMS in the Asia-Pacific.
🚨🇺🇸🇹🇼 U.S. HITS TAIWAN WITH A $699M MISSILE POWER-UP
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 18, 2025
The U.S. Army just locked in a $698,948,760 deal with Raytheon to arm Taiwan with NASAMS missile defense systems.
These are the same launchers guarding Washington, D.C., now heading to Taipei.
Delivery wraps by 2031,… https://t.co/R68Ysr3edm pic.twitter.com/VaejoTEoo7
U.S. officials framed the deal as proof of America’s “rock-solid” commitment to Taiwan’s security. Last week, President Donald Trump approved a separate $330 million sale of aircraft parts, drawing sharp protests from Beijing.
ARMS UPDATE: Earlier today, the U.S. Army awarded a $698.95 million (NT$21.8 billion) contract to Raytheon for the production of NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) fire units for Taiwan.
— Taiwan Security Monitor (@TaiwanMonitor) November 18, 2025
The contract forms part of a US$1.16 billion Foreign Military Sales… pic.twitter.com/Km5lbHQqhr
The sale comes during heightened regional tensions after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Japan could intervene militarily if China attacked Taiwan.
China has since stepped up military pressure, including drone flights near Japan and naval patrols around disputed islands. Beijing considers Taiwan its territory, while U.S. law requires Washington to help Taipei defend itself.
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