US announces sale of $750 million self-propelled artillery to Taiwan

In a statement, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US. Department of Defense said it notified Congress of the arms deal with Taiwan that is estimated to cost $750 million.

Key takeaways

“The US approved the sale to Taiwan of 40 M109A6 "Paladin" self-propelled howitzers and related equipment at an estimated cost of US$750 million.”

“The package includes 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems; 20 M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles (FAASV); one Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS); five M88A2 Hercules vehicles; five M2 Chrysler Mount .50 caliber machine guns; and one thousand six hundred ninety-eight (1,698) multi-option, Precision Guidance Kits (PGK).”

“The sale will contribute to the modernization of Taiwan's self-propelled howitzer fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and future threats.”

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