ANALYSIS/Abrams tanks to strengthen Taiwan's defense against PLA landings: Experts
12/16/2024 02:34 PM
The addition of U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks will enhance Taiwan's military capabilities in anti-landing operations, a group of Taiwanese defense experts said following the arrival of the first batch of advanced armored vehicles in the country on Sunday.
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