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news Scmp World 2026-05-29

Can Direct Commercial Sales Address Taiwan's US$20 Billion Weapons Backlog?

US defense industry leaders are exploring direct commercial sales to bolster Taiwan's military amid Chinese pressure. However, they caution this cannot replace traditional arms sales.

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