The U.S. State Department approved a $360 million sale of drones and missiles to Taiwan, aiming to bolster the island’s defense against increasing Chinese military pressure. This includes Switchblade 300 loitering munitions and ALTIUS 600M-V drones. The U.S., legally bound to support Taiwan’s defense, maintains this stance despite lacking formal diplomatic ties with the island, angering Beijing. Taiwan’s defense ministry welcomed the sale, highlighting the need for real-time threat detection and response capabilities amid frequent Chinese military operations.