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Dozens of delegates from the US Defense industry, led by former US Marine Corps commanding general Steven R. Rudder, are currently on a visit to Taiwan, seeking to explore further cooperation opportunities between the US and Taiwanese defense industries.
Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), an aircraft maker, said Tuesday that it has signed a NT$35 billion (US$1.14 billion) contract with GE Aerospace to provide key components.
Under the clear terms of the Taiwan Relations Act, the U.S. is obligated to provide Taiwan with the hardware and services necessary for its defense. This obligation is a critical component of U.S. policy in the Western Pacific, as it ensures that, in the event of a cross-Strait conflict, Taiwan will not be overwhelmed by a technologically superior People’s Liberation Army. In order to meet this obligation, the U.S. should provide Taiwan with the equipment necessary to help it secure control of its own airspace. Failure to do so will only spark uncertainty about America’s resolve to meet its global commitments, uncertainty that will only further embolden an already confident China.