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The US State Department has approved a potential $75 million sale to Taiwan of advanced tactical data link system upgrade planning, according to the Pentagon.
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the package would comprise Cross Domain Solutions, High Assurance devices, Global Positioning System receivers, communications equipment, technical services, and other logistical and program support aspects.
On Wednesday, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the proposed sale.
Despite State Department approval, the notification does not represent the signing of a contract or the conclusion of discussions.
According to the Pentagon, the prime contractor will be selected through competitive bidding processes.
Separately, Following a meeting with the self-ruled island’s top leadership, the head of the US House of Representatives committee on China stated on Thursday that Taiwan has “extremely strong” backing in his country’s Congress.
Mike Gallagher led a five-member team that visited with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te, who won the presidential election last month and will take office in May.
Taiwan’s most important ally is the United States, and the island has been a source of contention with China, which claims it as its own and has not ruled out using force to seize it.
Gallagher, an outspoken critic of China, has stated that he believes US support for Taiwan will be impacted by the outcome of his country’s 2024 presidential election.
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