United States to Succor Taiwan

The weapons would prove a boost for Taiwan’s defense as it faces threat from mainland China.

US assistance to Taiwan is riling up China

Taiwan is ready to take the delivery of standard missiles, around 250 pieces of FIM-92 Stinger and other updated batches of arms to increase its military and naval capabilities.

Yesterday, Defense Ministry of Taiwan released a statement that this deal would be worth of $14 Billion. Coupled with, the consignment is on its way towards Taiwan.

The Stinger missiles could prove remarkable as they are light-weighed and can be easily fired from the shoulder. Additionally, they have got the versatility to fire from surface to earth. Similarly, they could be used in tanks and other vehicles. Used by militaries across the globe, the missiles were popularized by the United States in the 1980s. These missiles were used in profuse wars such as by Soviet Union during Afghan intrusion and in the Syrian civil war. The United States still has not used the missile at any time and there are some rumors about the missiles that they were manufactured to defend the America n President during a crucial situation.

FIM-92 Stinger Missile

The missiles are meant to contribute as the firepower to much-needed naval combat. The Taiwanese army will take the delivery of the weapons later this year. Former administration of United States in the tenure of Barack Obama cleared the way for such sorts of deals with Taiwan even relations of US with China were still cordial. Additionally, the fixed time for such contract agreement was from 2017 to 2020. The American institute in Taiwan signed the deal.

To sum up, Taiwan is convinced that this weapon delivery will boost up its military and naval capabilities in case of war with mainland China. Likewise, Taiwan will defend its territory in case of any possible invasion by China in future by discouraging the Chinese Liberation Army by its missile technology.

On the other hand, weapon delivery will surely exasperate China. By and large, The People Republic of China still holds its stance on the issue of Taiwan at all the platforms. Still, China is yet to throw a statement regarding the deal.