The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China.The system is Volcano.The department on Wednesday said the Volcano system and all related equipment would cost an estimated $180 million.It’s capable of scattering anti-tank and anti-personnel mines from either a ground vehicle or helicopter.This announcement comes as tensions between Taiwan and China have spiked.China’s military sent 71 aircraft and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island it claims is its own territory, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry. China’s military intimidation of Taiwan has intensified in recent years, along with rhetoric from top leaders that the island has no choice but to accept eventual Chinese rule.In this video Defense Updates how Volcano mine laying system can stop the Chinese plan of invading Taiwan dead in its track?#defenseupdates #usvschina #chinavstaiwan