US arms sales to Taiwan surge: Trump approvals in first 18 months exceed Biden’s four-year total U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have risen sharply under President Trump’s second administration, with …
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Pentagon chief says Taiwan arms sales decoupled from Iran war, Trump decides
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan arms sales ‘decoupled’ from Iran war, Pentagon chief says at Shangri‑La Dialogue At the IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Taiwan arms sales are …
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U.S. pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran war, Navy official says
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. arms sales to Taiwan put “on pause,” acting Navy secretary tells Congress Acting U.S. Navy secretary said U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are “on pause” amid the Iran war, …
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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Trump says Taiwan arms sale “depends on China,” calls it bargaining chip Trump says Taiwan arms sale “depends on China,” calling a $14 billion package a bargaining chip with Beijing, …
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Trump says no Taiwan commitment, will decide arms sale after Beijing talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump-Xi summit: Trump makes no commitment on Taiwan, says arms sale to Taipei to be decided soon At the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing on May 15, 2026, President Trump declined …
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India Advances All-Alignment Strategy by Boosting Military Indigenization and Arms Exports
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIndia military buildup accelerates as INS Vikrant and all‑alignment diplomacy drive defense indigenization India’s military buildup centers on the domestically built carrier INS Vikrant, reflecting New Delhi’s push for defense …