US announces arms package exceeding $10 billion for Taiwan

The U.S. is set to sell over $10 billion in arms to Taiwan, including missiles, drones, and howitzers, a move likely to anger China. The State Department's announcement came during a televised address by President Trump, who did not address Taiwan specifically.

The package includes high-mobility artillery rocket systems and tactical missile systems, similar to support provided to Ukraine. Other items include military software, Javelin missiles, and helicopter parts.

The sales aim to strengthen Taiwan's defense and maintain regional stability, amid rising tensions with China, which opposes U.S. military aid to Taiwan.