Taiwan will spend an extra T$94.3 billion ($2.97 billion) to buy weapons next year including fighter jets to bolster its defences against China, the government said on Thursday, and will get a further boost from new F-16 fighter jet tracking systems.

China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past three years to assert those claims, which Taipei strongly rejects.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen already announced on Monday that overall proposed defence spending for 2024 would be set at T$606.8 billion, a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

About half of the T$94.3 billion additional spend would be used to purchase fighter jets, and the remainder will go into bolstering naval defences, the government's statistics department said after a cabinet meeting to discuss the budget.

The United States on Wednesday approved a possible $500 million sale to Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment.

Taiwan deputy defence minister Po Horng-huei told reporters the search and tracking systems were the same as those used by F-35 and F-22 fighters, among the most advanced the United States operates.

"These will help to target the J-20 stealth fighter over the Taiwan Strait in the future," Po said, referring to the new generation of Chinese jets.

It will allow Taiwan to more effectively deter Chinese air activity, he added.

China, which routinely denounces any foreign arms sales to Taiwan, urged the United States to immediately cancel the planned sale, its foreign ministry said.

Taiwan's defence budget will have to be approved by parliament, where Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party has a majority. The island's defence spending for next year will amount to 2.5% of its gross domestic product.

Tsai has overseen a military modernisation programme to make the armed forces better able to face China, including upgrading a fleet of F-16 fighter jets and developing submarines.

Tsai said on Monday the first prototype indigenous submarine was expected to be unveiled next month as scheduled.

Taiwan has been converting 141 F-16A/B jets into the F-16V type and has ordered 66 new F-16Vs, which have advanced avionics, weapons and radar systems to better face down the Chinese air force, including its J-20 stealth fighters.

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Taiwan will spend an extra T$94.3 billion ($2.97 billion) to buy weapons next year including fighter jets to bolster its defences against China, the government said on Thursday, and will get a further boost from new F-16 fighter jet tracking systems.

Taiwan will spend an extra T$94.3 billion ($2.97 billion) to buy weapons next year including fighter jets to bolster its defences against China, the government said on Thursday, and will get a further boost from new F-16 fighter jet tracking systems. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past three years to assert those claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen already announced on Monday that overall proposed defence spending for 2024 would be set at T$606.8 billion, a 3.5% increase from the previous year. About half of the T$94.3 billion additional spend would be used to purchase fighter jets, and the remainder will go into bolstering naval defences, the government's statistics department said after a cabinet meeting to discuss the budget. The United States on Wednesday approved a possible $500 million sale to Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment. Taiwan deputy defence minister Po Horng-huei told reporters the search and tracking systems were the same as those used by F-35 and F-22 fighters, among the most advanced the United States operates. "These will help to target the J-20 stealth fighter over the Taiwan Strait in the future," Po said, referring to the new generation of Chinese jets. It will allow Taiwan to more effectively deter Chinese air activity, he added. China, which routinely denounces any foreign arms sales to Taiwan, urged the United States to immediately cancel the planned sale, its foreign ministry said. Taiwan's defence budget will have to be approved by parliament, where Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party has a majority. The island's defence spending for next year will amount to 2.5% of its gross domestic product. Tsai has overseen a military modernisation programme to make the armed forces better able to face China, including upgrading a fleet of F-16 fighter jets and developing submarines. Tsai said on Monday the first prototype indigenous submarine was expected to be unveiled next month as scheduled. Taiwan has been converting 141 F-16A/B jets into the F-16V type and has ordered 66 new F-16Vs, which have advanced avionics, weapons and radar systems to better face down the Chinese air force, including its J-20 stealth fighters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Taiwan proposes $3 billion spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boost

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcased its most advanced fighter jet the US-made F-16V.

China conducted large-scale military exercise this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visited to the island nation earlier this month. Tensions in the region escalated as US lawmakers made a visit later angering the Communist nation.

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In its latest military manoeuvre, Taiwan loaded the F-16V fighter jet with anti-ship missiles at an airbase in eastern Hualien county as six advanced jets took off for night reconnaissance.

The F-16Vs were first deployed in November last year in Taiwan as China continued to send warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone. The new jets are an upgraded version of the F-16 fighters.

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Taiwan's military said it needs to remain "vigilant" against the threat from "Chinese communist forces' recent military exercises". Taiwan had earlier accused&nbsp;China of using Nancy Pelosi's visit as an excuse to launch high-level military drills both on land and at sea.

China considers Taiwan as a&nbsp;breakaway province which it has threatened to take by force if necessary. In a white paper released earlier this month, China reiterated that it will "not renounce the use of force" against Taiwan.

A defiant Taiwan said it will continue to resist Chinese attempts as Premier Su Tseng-chang said the country "shouldn't be too afraid to do anything". A two-day visit by senior US Congress members further increased tensions between China and Taiwan as Taiwan President Tsai pushed for "prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific region".

Tsai cited said Russia's invasion of Ukraine to say "the threat that authoritarian states pose to the world order" referring to China.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcased its most advanced fighter jet the US-made F-16V. China conducted large-scale military exercise this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visited to the island nation earlier this month.

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcased its most advanced fighter jet the US-made F-16V. China conducted large-scale military exercise this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visited to the island nation earlier this month. Tensions in the region escalated as US lawmakers made a visit later angering the Communist nation. Also Read: US-Taiwan begin formal talks under new trade initiative In its latest military manoeuvre, Taiwan loaded the F-16V fighter jet with anti-ship missiles at an airbase in eastern Hualien county as six advanced jets took off for night reconnaissance. The F-16Vs were first deployed in November last year in Taiwan as China continued to send warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone. The new jets are an upgraded version of the F-16 fighters. Watch: US tests nuclear missile after China's Taiwan drills Taiwan's military said it needs to remain "vigilant" against the threat from "Chinese communist forces' recent military exercises". Taiwan had earlier accused China of using Nancy Pelosi's visit as an excuse to launch high-level military drills both on land and at sea. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has threatened to take by force if necessary. In a white paper released earlier this month, China reiterated that it will "not renounce the use of force" against Taiwan. A defiant Taiwan said it will continue to resist Chinese attempts as Premier Su Tseng-chang said the country "shouldn't be too afraid to do anything". A two-day visit by senior US Congress members further increased tensions between China and Taiwan as Taiwan President Tsai pushed for "prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific region". Tsai cited said Russia's invasion of Ukraine to say "the threat that authoritarian states pose to the world order" referring to China. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Taiwan proposes $3 billion spending on new weapons, gets F-16 boost

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan showcases advanced US-made fighter jets