Tuo Chiang-class corvette - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tuo Chiang-class corvette (Chinese: 沱江; lit. 'Tuo River') is a Taiwanese -designed class of fast (up to 45 knots, 83 km/h, 52 mph) and stealthy multi-mission corvettes built for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy.
Taiwan’s Navy Caught Between Two Strategies to Counter
WEBJun 7, 2023 · The new boats will provide an important sub-surface asymmetric capability, but Dotson also pointed to the procurement of the Tuo Chiang-class catamaran-hulled fast missile corvettes (FACMs) as an ...
Taiwan’s new corvette warships come heavily armed - Asia Times
WEBDec 17, 2020 · Taiwan's Tuo Chiang-class corvettes come fully loaded with Sea Sword II anti-aircraft missiles, eight subsonic Hsiung Feng II (HF-2) anti-ship missiles and eight supersonic Hsiung Feng III (HF-3) medium-range missiles. Credit: The War Zone. The Taiwan Navy calls it the “aircraft carrier killer.”
Kuang Hua VI-class missile boat - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kuang Hua VI-class missile boat is a type of missile boat in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). The prototype was launched in 2003, and the boat first entered service by 2010.
New Details On Taiwan’s Future Light Frigate - Naval News
WEBJul 24, 2023 · The updated design of Taiwan’s New Light Frigate is larger and heavier in order to accommodate more weapon and sensor systems... In May, the Taiwanese Navy signed a contract with Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Group to build the first batch of 2 prototype ships of the 12 Light Frigates.
Exclusive: U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April
WEBTAIPEI, May 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two...
Taiwan Navy conducts combat readiness drill with M109 assault boats
WEBAccording to information published by CNA on January 31, 2024, Taiwan's Navy Marine Corps executed an enhanced combat readiness exercise today, focusing on 'Joint Firepower Strikes' in the waters of Zuoying Harbor. The exercise involved defensive mine-laying and the protection of M109 assault boats at sea.
Haikun: Taiwan unveils new submarine to fend off China - BBC
WEBSep 28, 2023 · The $1.54bn (£1.27bn) diesel-electric powered submarine will undergo several tests and will be delivered to the navy by the end of 2024, according to military officials.
Taiwan’s Naval Buildup Against China, Explained - Popular Mechanics
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Taiwan is building 12 Tuo River-class corvette catamarans, each equipped with eight Hsiung Feng II subsonic and eight Hsiung Feng III supersonic anti-ship missiles.
Taiwan Navy launches 'carrier killer' with 28 missiles
WEBThe Ta Chiang corvette is being deployed at the Suao naval base in Yilan County, in the island's northeast, where the hope is that the presence of what has been dubbed a "carrier killer"...
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