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Taiwan Corner

3 days ago

[Defense] “Taiwan on Friday commissioned new naval minelayers to add to its defenses against rival China. President Tsai Ing-wen presided over a commissioning ceremony for the Navy’s First and Second Mining Operations squadrons, which will operate ships able to automatically sow large numbers of small but powerful mines at high speed without the need for divers.” “The initial order of four ships manufactured by Lungteh Shipbuilding is part of a drive by Tsai to revitalize the domestic arms industry and reduce Taiwan’s dependence on its chief ally, the United States, for defensive weapons. Lungteh also produces missile corvettes, patrol boats and other craft for the Taiwanese armed forces and police, along with ones for civilian use.”
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Taiwan adds minelaying ships to defenses against China

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Taiwan Corner

3 days ago

[Arm Sales] “The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan's next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, U.S. officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force's ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei see as increasing intimidation by China's military.”
The Block 70 F-16s are manufactured by Lockheed Martin and equipped with new capabilities. “The aircraft are currently slated to be delivered by the end of 2026.” “Taiwan is on track to field one of the largest F-16 fleets in Asia once it takes delivery of 66 new-build F-16 C/D Block 70 aircraft under an $8 billion deal approved in 2019. It would bring the island's total number of F-16s, including older versions, to more than 200 by 2026.”
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Exclusive: U.S. seeks way to speed delivery of new fighter jets to Taiwan

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