Document reveals $14 billion backlog of US defense transfers to Taiwan

[rebewranger]

Document reveals $14 billion backlog of US defense transfers to Taiwan
By Bryant Harris
 Thursday, Apr 14
 

A backlog of defense equipment to Taiwan includes $2.37 billion in Harpoon missiles. (U.S. Navy)

WASHINGTON — Pandemic-related acquisition issues have sparked a backlog in the U.S. delivering $14.2 billion worth of military equipment to Taiwan that the island has purchased since 2019.

With much of Washington’s attention focused on how to rapidly deploy a steady stream of military aid to Ukraine, some lawmakers are concerned the Taiwan delay is undermining its ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion.


Rep. Steve Chabot, the top Republican on the House’s Asia and Pacific panel, told Defense News that the Foreign Affairs Committee held a meeting to discuss the backlog last week.

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2022/04/14/pandemic-delays-spark-14-billion-backlog-of-us-defense-transfers-to-taiwan/

[rebewranger]

Old Uncle Joe is showing the world how to leave a nation vulnerable, just don't ship the weapons they have purchased.

[Smokin Joe]

Old Uncle Joe is showing the world how to leave a nation vulnerable, just don't ship the weapons they have purchased.

Considering the Harpoon is an anti-ship missile, that could be vital to defending against invasion, My guess is this is a delay the Biden Administration has been paid for by their CCP masters.