"U.S. Unveils $300M Weapons Package for Taiwan in Defense Boost"

The Biden administration is set to announce a more than $300 million weapons package for Taiwan, the first tranche in a total of $1 billion allotted for military aid to the island this year. The move is likely to anger China, as tensions persist over issues such as U.S. support for Taiwan. The package includes MQ-9 Reaper drones and small arms ammunition, and marks the first time the U.S. has used new authority to transfer military equipment directly from Pentagon stockpiles to Taiwan. The U.S. has long supported Taiwan's self-defense capabilities, despite not having formal diplomatic relations with the island.