Taiwan Arms Sales notified to Congress from 1990 to February 21, 2024. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) only, in US$ billion and by number of notifications.
Sources: – FMS Data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales – Kan, Shirley A., “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990” Congressional Research Service Report RL30957, January 5, 2015
Notes: Figures are rounded to two decimal places. The four gaps in the charts above reflect the lack of congressional notifications between these dates:
October 25, 2005 – February 28, 2007 October 3, 2008 – January 29, 2010 September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 December 16, 2015 – June 29, 2017 (not considered a “freeze”)
Arms Sales Freezes: President George W. Bush The November 9, 2007 – October 3, 2008 arms sales freeze lasted 11 months. It was the most politically charged freeze, but not the longest. The longest was March 30, 2004 – October 25, 2005 (1 year and 7 months).
President Barack Obama The September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 arms sales freeze lasted 4 years and 3 months.
Taiwan Arms Sales notified to Congress from 1990 to December 15, 2023. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) only, in US$ billion and by number of notifications.
Sources: – FMS Data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales – Kan, Shirley A., “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990” Congressional Research Service Report RL30957, January 5, 2015
Notes: Figures are rounded to two decimal places. The four gaps in the charts above reflect the lack of congressional notifications between these dates:
October 25, 2005 – February 28, 2007 October 3, 2008 – January 29, 2010 September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 December 16, 2015 – June 29, 2017 (not considered a “freeze”)
Arms Sales Freezes: President George W. Bush The November 9, 2007 – October 3, 2008 arms sales freeze lasted 11 months. It was the most politically charged freeze, but not the longest. The longest was March 30, 2004 – October 25, 2005 (1 year and 7 months).
President Barack Obama The September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 arms sales freeze lasted 4 years and 3 months.
Press Release: The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the Proposed Foreign Military Sale of Volcano Anti-Tank Systems to Taiwan
(Arlington, Virginia, December 29, 2022)
The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the announcement of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan of Volcano anti-tank munition-laying systems and associated equipment at an estimated total cost of US$180 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan arms sale on December 28, 2022.
The published Congressional Notification (transmittal number 22-70) is for Volcano (vehicle-launched) anti-tank munition-laying systems, M977A4 HEMTT 10-Ton cargo trucks, M87A1 Anti-Tank munitions, training and test munitions, and related elements of spare parts, engineering, technical, logistical, and other program support.
The US-Taiwan Business Council welcomes the continued security assistance support for Taiwan provided by the United States. Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers commented on today’s sale, “The Biden Administration continues its steady drumbeat of selling munitions to Taiwan. The Volcano system is a useful munition should the PLA successfully establish a bridgehead on Taiwan soil. It is relatively inexpensive, mobile, and easy to deploy – which fits with the administration’s existing guidelines for arms sales to the island.”
For more details on Taiwan arms sales, please visit our dedicated defense website at www.ustaiwandefense.com. The post “Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2022” contains charts showing a summary of arms sales data by year, along with a link to the raw data compiled by the Council from DSCA and other sources.
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Taiwan Arms Sales notified to Congress from 1990 to December 28, 2022. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) only, in US$ billion and by number of notifications.
Sources: – FMS Data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales – Kan, Shirley A., “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990” Congressional Research Service Report RL30957, January 5, 2015
Notes: Figures are rounded to two decimal places. The four gaps in the charts above reflect the lack of congressional notifications between these dates:
October 25, 2005 – February 28, 2007 October 3, 2008 – January 29, 2010 September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 December 16, 2015 – June 29, 2017 (not considered a “freeze”)
Arms Sales Freezes: President George W. Bush The November 9, 2007 – October 3, 2008 arms sales freeze lasted 11 months. It was the most politically charged freeze, but not the longest. The longest was March 30, 2004 – October 25, 2005 (1 year and 7 months).
President Barack Obama The September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 arms sales freeze lasted 4 years and 3 months.
Press Release: The US-Taiwan Business Council Comments on the Proposed Foreign Military Sales of Aircraft Spare Parts to Taiwan
(Arlington, Virginia, December 7, 2022)
The US-Taiwan Business Council today welcomed the announcement of two possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Taiwan, supplying aircraft standard and nonstandard spare parts and related equipment at an estimated total cost of US$428 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certifications notifying Congress of the proposed Taiwan arms sales on December 6, 2022.
The published Congressional Notifications (transmittal numbers 22-55 and 22-56) are for the expansion of the Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement for stock replenishment supply of aircraft standard and non-standard spare parts and related equipment. These two notifications include consumables, accessories, and repair and replacement support for the F-16, C-130, Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF), and all other Taiwan aircraft and systems or subsystems of U.S. origin, as well as other related elements of logistics and program support.
Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers commented on today’s sale, “We welcome the news that the U.S. government continues to support the sustainment of Taiwan’s air power. A modern, well-equipped air force is required to handle an all-phases approach to Taiwan’s national defense. That includes the parts and sustainability required to maintain operational rates commensurate with the threat from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
The PLAAF’s grey zone activities represent a daily challenge to Taiwan’s sovereignty and national integrity. The upgrade program for Taiwan’s legacy F-16s is proceeding well, and in 2023 we can expect to see the first of Taiwan’s new F-16s start to arrive on the island. By 2026, Taiwan will have the largest and most modern fleet of F-16s in the Asia-Pacific – a capability well worth the investment and support. This too is true for Taiwan’s fleet of C-130s required for logistical support. Taiwan’s budget priorities should continue to ensure that its legacy equipment is well maintained, including through the procurement of parts.”
Hammond-Chambers added, “USTBC has been consistent in noting that the Biden Administration is focused on munitions and sustainment, and these congressional notifications are part of those types of programs. As we move into 2023, we can expect more arms sales in these two areas.”
For more details on Taiwan arms sales, please visit our dedicated defense website at www.ustaiwandefense.com. The post “Taiwan Arms Sales Notified to Congress 1990-2022” contains charts showing a summary of arms sales data by year, along with a link to the raw data compiled by the Council from DSCA and other sources.
Taiwan Arms Sales notified to Congress from 1990 to August 4, 2021. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) only, in US$ billion and by number of notifications.
Sources:
– FMS Data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency at http://www.dsca.mil
– Kan, Shirley A., “Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990” Congressional Research Service Report RL30957, January 5, 2015
Note that the gaps in notifications were as follows: October 25, 2005 – February 28, 2007 October 3, 2008 – January 29, 2010 September 21, 2011 – December 16, 2015 December 16, 2015 – June 29, 2017
