The Biden administration has approved the potential sale of Volcano anti-tank munition-laying systems to Taiwan for an estimated $180 million, the State Department announced on Dec. 28.
The possible sale comes as tensions between communist Beijing and liberal-democratic Taiwan continue to escalate.
According to a statement from the U.S. State Department, the Biden administration notified Congress on Wednesday of its approval of the potential arms sale, and other related equipment, in accordance with U.S. law.
“This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability,” the statement said. “The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.”…