officials stressed what they noted was an important distinction in that the Taiwan PDA package is not being done under emergency authorities unlike the aid packages taking place for Ukraine. stockpiles have been provided to Ukraine since the start of the war. in weapons transactions, the Presidential Drawdown Authority has drawn significant attention after more than $40 billion worth of existing weapons in U.S. That includes demonstrations of its maritime and airborne capabilities as it edged closer to Taiwan territory beyond the Taiwan Strait. The announcement will likely draw criticism from China which considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province and which has escalated tensions around the island in recent years. Meiners said the Pentagon would move "expeditiously" to deliver the aid package to Taiwan but would not provide a timeline. Reuters was first to report on Thursday that the new aid package could be announced as early as Friday. officials, the aid package includes portable air defense systems, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles. The Associated Press reported Friday, that according to U.S. "Systems included in the $345 million package address critical defensive stockpiles, multi-domain awareness, anti-armor, and air defense capabilities." "The drawdown includes self-defense capabilities that Taiwan will be able to use to build to bolster deterrence now and in the future," said Lt.
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