The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced US aircraft carrier, experienced a fire and plumbing issues during its 11-month deployment, raising questions about the readiness of US carriers.

The Trump administration has already approved a major arms package for Taiwan worth approximately $11 billion.

A proposed arms package for Taiwan is reportedly valued at around $14 billion.

A proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan has become politically sensitive following warnings from Xi Jinping to Donald Trump.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned former President Donald Trump that U.S. support for Taiwan, particularly through arms sales, could lead to clashes and conflict.

US lawmakers have expressed concern about the military's ability to manage conflicts in Iran and maintain its posture in the Indo-Pacific simultaneously due to current munitions expenditure rates.

A separate, proposed arms package for Taiwan is valued at a reported $14 billion and is now considered politically sensitive.

The official position of the US military is that it is currently positioned and aligned to handle a conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump that US support for Taiwan could lead to conflict.

The USS Ford, the most advanced US aircraft carrier, experienced a fire and plumbing issues during its deployment, raising questions about naval readiness and the sustainability of long deployments.

US lawmakers have expressed concern in congressional hearings about the military's ability to manage simultaneous conflicts in Iran and the Indo-Pacific due to current munitions expenditure rates.

China's strategic assessment is that every US carrier group engaged in the Middle East is one less available to exert military pressure near Taiwan.

The Trump administration has previously approved an arms package for Taiwan valued at approximately $11 billion.