TAIPEI: The United States government has announced a possible sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts, at an estimated cost of USD 330 million, Focus Taiwan reported, citing the Pentagon.

It marks the first announcement of an arms sale to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year.

The proposed package includes non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF) aircraft, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US Department of War, said in a statement.

In a statement on Friday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence expressed its appreciation to the US for its continued efforts to help Taiwan maintain adequa

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