On 8 July 2019, the Pentagon said the US State Department has approved a potential arms sales to Taiwan, estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.

A press release by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirms the statement.

A press release by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirms the statement.According to the verified Twitter account of Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State, the state department approved a possible foreign military sale deal to Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), Taiwan for different types of military equipment to an approximated cost of $2 billion.

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