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State Department Approves $120 Million Sale of Ship Spare Parts To Taiwan

Monday, June 13th, 2022

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Seal of DSCA. (Image: U.S. Department of Defense)

The State Department recently approved a potential $120 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of ship spare parts and related equipment to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the sale on June 8. This sale specifically includes unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems; logistical technical assistance; U.S. Government and contractor representative technical and logistical support; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The equipment will be sourced from approved U.S. Navy…

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