US government officially notifies Taiwan of latest arms sale; first sale during second Trump administration

US government officially notifies Taiwan of latest arms sale; first sale during second Trump administration

• Date：2025-11-14
• Data Source：Department of North American Affairs

November 14, 2025

No. 467

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has received official notification from the United States government that its executive branch has informed Congress of an approximately US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan, including nonstandard components and accessories for aircraft of Taiwan's air force. This arms sale once again demonstrates that the United States continues to honor its security commitments to Taiwan as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes the sale and expresses sincere gratitude for the bipartisan support from the US administration and Congress. This shows that the United States attaches great importance to cross-strait peace and stability and Taiwan's self-defense capabilities.

The latest arms sale is the first one to be announced by the second Trump administration. It continues the US policy of normalized arms sales and underscores the US commitment to enhancing Taiwan's defense capabilities and resilience. High-ranking US officials have repeatedly emphasized that the United States will continue to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and oppose unilateral changes to the status quo.

In the face of China's expanding military power, frequent military activities, and gray-zone coercion, Taiwan has consistently upheld its dedication to peace and freedom and demonstrated a firm resolve to defend itself. President Lai Ching-te has announced that Taiwan's defense budget will exceed three percent of GDP by 2026 and reach five percent by 2030.

MOFA stresses that Taiwan will further deepen cooperation with the United States and other security partners and bolster its defense capabilities and resilience. It also welcomes concrete actions by the international community to jointly advance peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the region. (E)