The State Department has cleared Taiwan’s request to buy standard and nonstandard spare and repair parts and related equipment and services for F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. government under two foreign military sales agreements worth $300 million combined.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday the FMS deals also cover F-16 aircraft consumables, components and accessories, technical, logistics, program support and U.S. government and contractor engineering services.
The standard aircraft spare and repair parts deal is valued at approximately $220 million and the transaction for nonstandard fighter jet spares is worth $80 million.
Taiwan expects the proposed deals to help maintain the operational readiness of its F-16 aircraft fleet to meet existing and future threats, strengthen its defensive capability and maintain military balance, political stability and economic progress.
The U.S. Air Force’s stock will be used to support the transfer of equipment to Taiwan.
DSCA informed Congress of the arms packages on Wednesday.
