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Taiwan MND Reports Delays in Three US Arms Procurement Programs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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The Ministry of National Defense submitted a report to the Legislative Yuan detailing delays in three of Taiwan’s US arms procurement programs. These delayed programs include the purchase of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes, AGM-154C Joint Standoff Weapons, and F-16V Block 70 jets. Of the 24 ongoing programs, the report stated that 21 were progressing as scheduled.

From taipeitimes.com

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The delays affect major defense contracts, including the procurement of 66 F-16V Block 70 jets, for which NT$247.23 billion was allocated. The MK-48 torpedoes, valued at NT$5.46 billion, are now scheduled for delivery by 2028 instead of this year. The delays stem from supply chain disruptions and the need for production line restarts.

From taipeitimes.com

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  • MNDThe Ministry of National Defense, which manages arms procurement
  • Legislative YuanThe national legislature to which the procurement report was submitted

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