US prepares express weapon delivery for Taiwan – Bloomberg

The US is working on a new fast-track defense package for Taiwan, using the Presidential Drawdown Authority to expedite the shipment. China has accused the US of "turning Taiwan into a powder keg" and warned of consequences. Washington has authorized multiple weapon deals with Taiwan in recent years, but many have yet to come to fruition, leading to a backlog of sales totaling $19 billion. President Biden has said the US would deploy its military should China attempt to seize the island by force.