The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense on Tuesday said the delivery of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles could be delayed, saying they were pressuring the United States to act within a timely manner as the Ukrainian war pressures supply.
Arrows are in high demand in Ukraine, where it has successfully secured Russian aircraft, but U.S. goods. have reduced and produced more anti-aircraft weapons in the face of major obstacles. The United States has approved the sale of 250 Raytheon Technologies’ (RTX.N) Stinger arrows in Taiwan in 2019. Taiwanese media reported that Taiwan is expected to complete its delivery by 2026.
Chu Wen-wu, Taiwan’s deputy head of military planning, said the delivery could be high. “he told the press conference.” The military will work with a comprehensive procurement plan and will continue to require US troops to use it regularly in accordance with the contract. “
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Department spokesman Sun Li-fang added that the purchase of tanks for General Dynamics Corp (GD.N) M1A2 Abrams was “normal” – Taiwan plans to buy 108 of them by delivery by 2027. ensure that the delivery of the new F-16 aircraft takes place at the scheduled time before 2026, he said.
For the second time this week, the department warns of delays in the delivery of American weapons. It said on Monday it was considering alternative weapons after the United States informed them that the delivery of the arms program would be delayed due to the “tight” production line.
Taiwan, named by China as its territory, is developing a military development program to improve its ability to withstand Chinese attacks, including sophisticated weapons such as U.S. missiles officials have been pushing for Taiwan to upgrade its troops to become a “giant”, which is difficult for China to attack.
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