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Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 26-02
WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Tube-launched, optically tracked, Wire-guided missile system and related equipment for an estimated cost of $353 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
TECRO has requested to buy one thousand five hundred forty-five (1,545) tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) 2B BGM-71F-7-RF missiles; fourteen (14) TOW 2B BGM-71F-7-RF fly-to-buy lot acceptance missiles; and twenty-four (24) Improved Target Acquisition Systems. The following non-MDE items will also be included: lithium-Ion battery box; missile simulation rounds; ITAS High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) mounting kits; engineering and logistics support services; technical assistance; training; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $353 million.
The proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.
This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.
The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing defense capability of its forces. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be selected through competitive procurements conducted by the U.S. Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government and contractor representatives to the recipient.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Political-Military Affairs Outreach, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov.