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arms-deal

World 6 years ago

China warns of war in case of move towards Taiwan independence

This month, the United States approved sales of weapons requested by Taiwan, including tanks and Stinger missiles, estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.

World 6 years ago

China says will freeze out US companies that sell Taiwan arms

Last week, the Pentagon said the US State Department had approved the sale of the weapons requested by Taiwan, including 108 General Dynamics Corp M1A2T Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger missiles, which are manufactured by Raytheon.

World 6 years ago

US State Dept approves potential $2.2 bn arms sale to Taiwan

The announcement is likely to anger Beijing, which views Taiwan as part of its territory and has previously expressed "serious concerns" about the possible sale.

World 6 years ago

US suspends F-35 program deliveries to Turkey over Russian arms

After months of warnings, the United States said that Turkey's decision to buy Russia's S-400 missile system was incompatible with remaining part of the emblematic US warplane program.

World 7 years ago

US Senate votes against blocking Bahrain arms sale

The US Senate on Thursday rejected a long-shot effort to block $300 million in arms sales to Bahrain, as the bill's opponents stressed the island nation was a critical ally hosting an American naval base.