Text Fwd: U.S. Could Supply Taiwan With Tanks, Torpedoes

* Text sent from Rick Rozoff on July 20, 2010

Defense News
Agence France-Presse
July 19, 2010
Taiwan Eyes U.S. Tanks, Torpedoes: Report

TAIPEI: Taiwan plans to buy U.S.-made torpedoes and heavy tanks to boost its defense capabilities despite the thaw in ties between the island and mainland China, it was reported July 19.

President Ma Ying-jeou has ordered the defense ministry to draft a shopping list which includes MK-54 torpedoes, dozens of M1A2 tanks and amphibious landing vehicles, the Liberty Times said.

If acquired, the MK-54s will be used to replace the navy's ageing MK-46s, it said.

The ministry said the procurement list had not yet been finalized.
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Washington announced in January a weapons package for Taiwan that includes Patriot missiles, Black Hawk helicopters, and equipment for Taiwan's F-16 fleet, but no submarines or new fighter aircraft.

Beijing reacted angrily to the arms deal, saying it would cut military and security contacts with the United States.
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