Taiwan: Mass production of small ships and aircraft carrier killers as soon as possible
・Prevent Chinese Navy landing with latest equipment
・Delivered two Tuo Chiang corvettes
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Taiwanese naval authorities:
Chinese military ships and aircraft are increasing their activities around Taiwan.
In response to Chinese military pressure, Taiwanese authorities have created a special five-year budget.
Mass production of Tuo Chiang corvette:
Two new ships were delivered to the Navy on March 26, earlier than originally planned.
A Taiwanese shipbuilding company built this small ship.
The first mass-produced ship is already in service in September 2021.
In the second phase, five more ships will be added by next year.
Tuo Chiang corvette specifications:
1. The hull is a twin-hull type for stable navigation at high speed.
2. Equipped with stealth properties that make it difficult to be detected by enemy radar
Equipped with the latest anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles.
Tuo Chiang corvette launching ceremony: President Tsai Ing-wen
The handover ceremony was held in Yilan County, which faces the Pacific Ocean.
This ship’s excellent performance has been internationally recognized.
She said it was a testament to her determination to defend democracy and freedom.
Taiwan’s asymmetric strategy:
Taiwanese authorities will use mobile equipment to deter Chinese landing operations.
Taiwan’s military has adopted a strategy of ”asymmetric warfare.”
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Taiwan commissions： Tuo Chiang-class corvette,
The Republic of China Navy (RoCN)：
RoCN commissioned its first improved Tuo Chiang-class fast missile corvette and received its second FMLB fast minelaying vessel.
The events took place in a ceremony：
at the Suao Naval Base in northeastern Taiwan’s Yilan County that was also attended by President Tsai Ing-wen.
the Tuo Chiang-class corvettes feature
a wave-piercing catamaran hull form, waterjet propulsion, and a low radar cross-section (RCS) design.
The new ships are intended to be deployed on the low-intensity maritime security missions.
Asymmetrical solution:
Against an adversary’s amphibious landing and other large ships in the case of a conflict.