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Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks expected to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

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Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks expected to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

Taiwan has received its first M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States, which are expected to drastically improve the island’s ability to counter potential amphibious operations by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A total of 38 of the armoured vehicles, known as the “world’s most powerful tanks”, arrived in Taipei on Sunday night and were … Read more

Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter possible PLA attacks

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Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter possible PLA attacks

Cabinet spokesman Chen Shih-kai said the submarines would be built between 2025 and 2038 as part of the Indigenous Defence Submarine Programme. “The government is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, continually enhancing national defence capabilities, and implementing policies such as indigenous vessel and aircraft production to build a resilient Taiwan … Read more