WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has authorized the sale of military equipment and services to Taiwan to support its missile defense system in a deal estimated to be worth the equivalent of $100 million, as Washington backs the building of a strong air defense system on the island while pressure from China intensifies.
Taipei had sought participation in the five-year program, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday, to maintain and improve its Patriot Air Defense System. Participation is mandatory for owners of a Patriot missile system.
