[Iran Press TV Latest] US military firm "Raytheon" has signed a 1.1 billion-dollar contract with Taiwan to upgrade the Island's Patriot missile systems amid China's outcry. Taiwan's defense ministry has said the contract includes short-range ballistic and cruise missiles.
Negotiations on the contract began in 2007, when the Pentagon announced that it would allow Taiwan to upgrade its missile systems. Raytheon has provided Taiwan with advanced military technology and support for more than 40 years.
China has criticized the deal, saying it is in violation of US's commitment to reduce weapons delivery to Taiwan. |