US President Donald Trump said that the US military is the most powerful army in the world and this is “unquestionable”.
“We now have the most powerful army in the world and this is undeniable. "I restored American power, resolved eight wars in 10 months, and ended the war in Gaza, bringing peace to the Middle East for the first time in 3,000 years, and secured the release of hostages, both dead and alive," the American leader said in an address to his fellow citizens at the White House.
Trump also announced that 1.45 million American soldiers would receive a "military bonus" of $1,776 before Christmas in honor of the anniversary of the founding of the United States. The White House leader noted that the US military will have a record recruitment in 2025, although last year was "one of the worst in history" in this regard.
The US government has announced approval for the sale of several arms packages to Taiwan, including HIMARS missile systems, anti-tank missiles and drones, with a total estimated value of $11.1 billion, according to the news portal Focus Taiwan.
This is the second announcement of arms sales to Taiwan by the administration of US President Donald Trump since his return to the White House.
According to the portal, the list of eight arms packages includes M109A7 howitzers, HIMARS missile systems, TOW 2B anti-tank missile systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank systems.
Despite recognizing the “one China” policy, the United States continues to maintain contacts with the Taipei administration and supply the island with weapons, the value of which, according to China, has exceeded $70 billion in the past few years.