2023-04-17 23:49:00
Taiwan is riceThe head of a business group and several people familiar with the matter said that they would buy up to 400 of Boeing’s ground-launched anti-ship missiles “Harpoon”. It will complete an agreement approved by the U.S. Congress in 2020 to prepare for a possible Chinese invasion.
Taiwan has purchased ship-launched Harpoons before, but this is the first time it has purchased a mobile ground-launched Harpoon, said Rupert Hammond Chambers, chairman of the Taiwan-Taiwan Business Council. Three other people familiar with the matter, including an industry executive, confirmed the deal was for Taiwan.
Taiwan buys up to 400 anti-ship missiles Harpoon
Source: Bloomberg
The Pentagon announced a $1.7 billion contract with Boeing on Wednesday, but did not mention Taiwan as the buyer.Tensions between the United States and China are rising over Taiwan and other countries.Following the talks, China conducted military exercises around Taiwan.
Army Lt. Col. Martin Miners, a spokesman for the ministry, declined to say whether the missiles were purchased from Taiwan, but said, “We will continue to work with industry to ensure the timely delivery of Taiwan’s defense equipment.” Stated.
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