蔡英文第二任贺礼 美宣布售台1.8亿美元MK-48 AT重型鱼雷
在总统蔡英文与副总统赖清德正式就职之际，美国国务院今天宣布批准对台军事销售，将出售18枚MK-48 AT重型鱼雷与相关设备，金额达1.8亿美元（约台币54 亿元）。据了解，这款雷达使用「喷泵式」推进器而非传统螺旋桨，最高时速达55节，可攻击水下800公尺的目标，性能十分优异。
@StateDept authorizes a Foreign Military Sales #FMS case for @TECRO_USA #Taiwan for up to 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment valued at up to $180 million #FMSUpdate- https://t.co/Tj4iDxf5Ud @StateDeptPM @USAsiaPacific @eAsiaMediaHub pic.twitter.com/vwktwFDZ4R
美国国务院政治军事局（U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs）发布新闻稿指出，国务院已经批准对台「对外军事销售」（Foreign Military Sales），出售18枚MK-48 Mod6 AT重型鱼雷（MK-48 Mod6 AT HWT）与相关设备，金额为1.8亿美元。美国国防安全合作署（DSCA）已于今天正式知会国会。
国务院政军局随后透过官方推特宣布这项军售时表示，在欢迎总统蔡英文本周第2任宣誓就职之际，值得记住的是，美国为何长期以来认为台湾是一股良善力量，以及美国为何致力于支持其国防。美方这次对台军售项目除了18枚鱼雷外，还包括备料、支援与测试设备、运输器、培训与技术后勤支援等。
值得注意的是，美国国务院政治军事局之后又连发多条贴文，祝贺蔡英文总统展开第2任任期，「值此蔡英文总统本周就职第2任期，令人值得记住的是，美国为何长期以来视台湾为一股造福人民的良善力量，以及我们为何致力于支持台湾的国防。」
As we welcome @iingwen’s inauguration for her 2nd presidential term this week, it’s worth remembering why the US has long considered Taiwan a force for good-and why we are committed to supporting its defense. #PMisDefenseDiplomacy -- https://t.co/Kq0MthVM00 pic.twitter.com/RsPlBah0u3
Today’s notification of a proposed $180m #FMS sale of torpedoes is the latest example of how we support Taiwan with maritime defense and help contribute to effective defense of the island -https://t.co/Tj4iDxf5Ud pic.twitter.com/WfDGpust8u
Other major US defense sales in recent years to Taiwan include F-16C/D Block 70 Aircraft; Stinger Air Defense; M1A2T tanks--these reflect how @StateDeptPM is helping Taiwan modernize its defense forces and safeguard the island pic.twitter.com/YFab2rJBmn
For over 40 years and 7 U.S. presidents, who have been joined by overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, America will keep Taiwan secure and free from coercion, so it can confidently engage in dialogue with the PRC. pic.twitter.com/Yv9O3MARH9
@StateDeptPM is proud to contribute to the security of Taiwan through arms sales and defense cooperation which supports the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait pic.twitter.com/TKfEA7xmQy