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Taiwan defense modernization
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May 25, 2018
Taiwan Reaches Preliminary Deal to Upgrade 2 Diesel-Electric Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government and Dutch firm RH Marine reached a deal to upgrade two diesel-electric submarines.
April 11, 2018
US Grants Licenses to Help Taiwan Build Fleet of Attack Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Department of State has approved U.S. defense contractors to sell licenses for submarine technology to Taiwan.
July 01, 2017
US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. government approved the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes to Taiwan as part of a larger arms package.
March 23, 2017
Taiwan to Build Own Attack Submarines Within Next 10 Years
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to field a new fleet of domestically-built submarines within ten years.
September 09, 2016
US Agrees to Supply Taiwan With Advanced Torpedoes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States is purportedly ready to approve the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes.
August 04, 2016
Taiwan Sets Up Submarine Development Center
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The center is expected to design Taiwan’s first indigenous diesel-electric submarine by the end of the year.
April 06, 2016
Taiwan to Upgrade 2 Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s navy is moving forward with a life extension program of two diesel-electric submarines.
September 02, 2015
Taiwan's Military Eyes Budget for New Submarines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The defense ministry seeks financing to expand the country’s submarine fleet.
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