Taiwan Builds Domestic Version of USN LCS
Taiwan Receives First ‘Carrier Killer’ Ship | The DiplomatThe first of Taiwan’s so-called “carrier killer” ships was delivered to the Republic of China (ROC) Navy on Friday, according to local media.
Focus Taiwan reports that the Tuo River, a 500-ton stealthy twin-hull missile corvette, was christened by the ROC Navy earlier today. As the report explained, “The twin-hull corvette, described as a ‘carrier-killer’ by local media, has a maximum speed of 38 knots (70 kilometers per hour) and a range of 2,000 nautical miles. Its speed and low radar signature allows the corvette to get close to enemy targets.”
It is the first of what is expected to be 12 ships built in Taiwan under the Hsun Hai (Swift Sea) program. The program was first announced publicly in 2009, although Taiwan’s legislature waited until 2011 to authorize NT$24.98 billion (US$853.4 million) in funding for the program.
Navy to take delivery of new stealth missile corvette next week | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Taipei, Dec. 19 (CNA) The Navy is set to take delivery of its first locally designed stealth missile corvette from a Taiwanese shipbuilder during a ceremony slated for Dec. 23, the Ministry of National Defense said Friday.
During the ceremony in a commercial harbor in Suao, the 500-ton corvette -- the Tuo Jiang ("Tuo River") -- will be officially transferred from Lung Teh Shipbuilding Co. to the Navy.
Taiwanese Navy showcases new ‘killer’ stealth warship | Fox News
Taiwan’s Navy has released a video showcasing its first self-developed stealth missile corvette, the Tuo Jiang.
The highly-maneuverable 500-ton warship underwent sea trials last month, according to the South China Morning Post, reaching speeds of more than 38 knots.
"The corvette will play the role of 'killer' to attack the enemy's vessel, as it can sail fast and get close to its target without being easily detected by radar," said Taiwan’s Central News Agency. The video, which was released on Wednesday, compares the corvette to American combat ship the USS Independence, according to the South China Morning Post.
Taiwan buys four former USN FFG-7 Perry Class Frigates - China not pleased
The Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013 — signed by President Obama on Thursday — allows up to four of the frigates to be sold to Taiwan.
The approval of the act drew accusation the sale violates China’s sovereignty as well as a 1982 understanding between the U.S. and China, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Qin Gang told reporters on Friday.
Sale of US Warships to Taiwan Violates China-US Agreements: Beijing / Sputnik International
US frigate sale to boost security: MND - Taipei Times
Taiwan is grateful to the US for agreeing to sell four Perry-class guided missile frigates, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said yesterday, adding that they would enhance the nation’s defense capabilities and contribute to peace and stability in the region.
China reacted by lodging a formal complaint with the US and calling for an end to arms sales to Taiwan.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a bill that authorizes the sale of up to four Perry-class frigates to Taiwan. The US Senate and House of Representatives had both passed the bill earlier this month.
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