US Bill Calls for Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan Amid Increasing China Tensions

US Bill Calls for Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan Amid Increasing China Tensions
Taiwanese navy launches a U.S.-made Standard missile from a frigate during the annual Han Kuang Drill, on the sea near the Suao navy harbor in Yilan county, Taiwan on July 26, 2022. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
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The Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives released the draft version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act on June 12, proposing the possibility of U.S.–Taiwan joint production of weapons to resolve delays in arms deliveries to Taiwan and to enhance the island’s ability to replenish weapon inventories.

The Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives requires the secretary of defense to submit a report by March 1, 2024, evaluating the benefits and challenges of joint production of weapons and ammunition with Taiwan.

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