US approves 100 million dollar support contract with Taiwan, aims to boost missile defence systems against China

Sakshi Education

The US has approved a 100 million dollar support contract with Taiwan aimed at boosting the island’s missile defence systems.
The US State Department announced the engineering and maintenance agreement as China plays host to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in a statement, said that upgrades to the Patriot Air Defence System would help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and progress in the region.
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry also said, in the face of China's continued military expansion and provocative actions, their country will maintain its national security with a solid defence, and continue to deepen the close security partnership between Taiwan and the United States.

Published date : 09 Feb 2022 05:20PM