ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems

Dec. 17, 2025 Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems – Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov Transmittal No. 26-09 WASHINGTON, December 17, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. TECRO has requested to buy the following non-MDE items: ALTIUS-700M system loitering munitions integrated with full-motion video and an infrared gimbal seeker/tracker as well as assured position, navigation, timing, and resilient communications systems, and an integrated warhead assembly with energetics and canisters; inert 700M systems for training use only; ALTIUS-600 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems integrated with command and control radio, multi-constellation Global Navigation Satellite System module, electro-optical/long-wave infrared camera gimbal, and canister launchers; associated support; solid metal training rounds; spares; ALTIUS trailers; ground control systems; battery chargers; operator and maintenance training; operator, maintenance, and training manuals; technical manuals; maintenance tool kits and test sets; logistics and fielding support; testing support; technical assistance including engineering services; program management; transportation; site surveys; facility, logistics, and maintenance evaluations; quality assurance and de-processing team support; field service support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $1.1 billion. This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s ability to meet current and future threats by enhancing the self-defense of its forces. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor(s) will be selected through competitive procurements conducted by the U.S. Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of one technical representative for an estimated two years of support and an unspecified number of U. S Government and contractor representatives for an estimated duration of up to five years to support equipment fielding, training, and program management. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness because of this proposed sale. The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded. All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Political-Military Affairs Outreach, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov. SHARE PRINT Related Documents PRESS RELEASE - TECRO 26-09 CN.PDF Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Major Arms Sale ALTIUS-700M and ALTIUS-600 Systems