Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Senate appropriators Thursday that the Pentagon has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan while conducting a review of munitions supplies.

Cao stated during the hearing that while the United States has "plenty" of missiles and interceptors, the Trump administration is holding off on the weapons transfer as part of a broader assessment. The pause affects what would be one of the largest single arms packages to Taiwan in recent years.

The timing of Cao's comments comes amid ongoing debates over U.S. support for Taiwan and broader questions about American military commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan has been a consistent recipient of U.S. military assistance as part of longstanding defense cooperation agreements.

The acting Navy Secretary's statements provide insight into the new administration's approach to arms sales and military aid decisions. The review process suggests the Trump administration is examining existing weapons transfer commitments as part of its early policy assessments.

The $14 billion figure represents a substantial portion of U.S. military assistance, though specific details about the weapons systems included in the package were not disclosed during the Senate hearing. The pause is described as temporary while the munitions review is completed.