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U.S. negotiating historic sale of sophisticated drones to Taiwan: Report

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The Washington Times
Date: August 6, 2020
By: Lauren Meier – – Thursday,

In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen celebrates her victory with supporters in Taipei, Taiwan. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File) 

U.S. officials are reportedly negotiating the sale of at least four large sophisticated aerial drones to Taiwan in a historic purchase that is all but set to add to heightened tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.

The purchase includes SeaGuardian surveillance drones that can travel 6,000 nautical miles, Reuters reported, citing six sources familiar with the deal. Taiwan’s current drones max out at a 160-mile range.    [FULL  STORY]

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