🛡️ DefenseBBC WorldFriday, May 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC11h ago

US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

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Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

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Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

Why this matters for military families

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