ANALYSIS / Latest U.S. arms sales expected to boost Taiwan's air defense
10/26/2024 09:52 PM
The radar turnkey and missile systems that will be supplied by the United States as part of its latest announced arms sales to Taiwan will likely strengthen the latter's capabilities to defend its capital city by detecting threats posed by stealth fighters and drones, military experts said Saturday.
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