The United States has approved a possible $500 million sale of military equipment to Taiwan, which will include infrared search and track (IRST) systems for F-16 fighter jets, the Pentagon announced this week.
The U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement (pdf) on Aug. 23 that Taipei requested to purchase IRST systems in addition to integration support, aircraft and munitions support, software delivery and support, spare parts, consumables and accessories, personnel training, training equipment, and other related elements of logistical support.
