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Taiwanese Air Force tried to intercept Chinese military aircraft

TAIOEI, (BM) - On Sunday, the Taiwanese Air Force tried to intercept mainland Chinese military aircraft flying over the island, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Vzglyad and the Taiwanese military administration statement. J-11 fighters and H-6 bombers of the PRC of China flew around the Bashi Canal south of Taiwan. Taiwanese air forces…

Taiwan Buys 66 F-16s Totaling $8 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The potential deal is for 66 aircraft, 75 General Electric Co engines, as well as other systems, the agency said in a statement, adding it served the interests of the United States…

Taiwan Buys Abrams Tanks and Stinger Missiles Totaling $2.2 Billion, China is Seriously Concerned

WASHINGTON (BM) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion (£1.8 billion), despite Chinese criticism of the deal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. China’s Foreign Ministry said last month when the possible…

The U.S. Is Pursuing Sale of Tanks and Weapons to Taiwan, China Is Severely Concerned

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion (1.6 billion pounds) worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, sparking anger from Beijing which is already involved in an escalating trade war with Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. An…