Etiqueta: Taiwanese Navy
Despite the delays, Taiwan approves, with modifications, the local construction program for seven new attack submarines
Recently, the Chief of the General Staff of the Taiwan Navy, Chiu Chun-jung, confirmed the latest advancements in the attack submarine construction program. Set as one of the goals of the Taiwanese government, this program has experienced delays in its execution, leading to revisions...
Taiwan Navy frigates and destroyers are equipped with new Phalanx Block 1B point air defense systems
The Taiwan Navy has strengthened the air defense capabilities of its corvettes, frigates, and destroyers by completing the installation of 13 new Phalanx Block 1B systems, representing an investment of over $314 million. Concurrently, the force is in the process of modernizing its Phalanx...
In the face of tensions with China, Taiwan’s Navy seeks to relaunch construction of new generation frigates
Given the need to renew a significant portion of the surface fleet of the Taiwanese Navy and facing a potential regional conflict with China, Taipei is reportedly looking to reactivate its plan to construct next-generation missile frigates. Behind the idea of reviving the project,...
After delays with U.S. suppliers, Taiwan will begin sea trials of its new locally-made submarine
Through local media, it has recently been reported that the first locally-made submarine of the Taiwanese Navy, Hai Kun (SS-711), is close to beginning sea trials after a delay in the shipment of optronic masts from the United States. The delay was announced earlier...
