Taiwan Arms Deal Delayed by Trump Is Dominated by Air Defense

In-demand Patriot interceptors and a valuable air defense integration system make up more than half of the $14 billion Taiwan weapons deal that has become a flashpoint in broader US-China relations, according to people familiar with the situation.

The potential weapons package that President Donald Trump has yet to approve includes Northrop Grumman Corp.’s Integrated Battle Command System and Patriot interceptors, collectively worth $8.6 billion, according to the people, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.

Taiwan, and the potential deal, became a central focus of Trump’s meeting earlier this month in Beijing with Xi Jinping. The ...