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Saturday, October 04, 2008

US approves $6.5 bn in Taiwan arms sales

The US government on Friday announced plans to sell around $6.5 bn in arms to Taiwan, including 30 Boeing Co Apache attack helicopter s and 330 Patriot missiles, in a move that could anger China.

The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency told lawmakers that the sale - which also includes 32 Harpoon submarine-launched missiles - would support Taiwan's continuing efforts to modernize its military.

"The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region," said the agency, which oversees major arms sales.

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