Taiwan Receives 28 Tanks in Major Armoured Forces Upgrade
Most significant upgrade to Taiwan's tank fleet in decades arrives at Port of Taipei, heading to Hsinchu for training
Quick Look
- Taiwan has received a shipment of 28 tanks at the Port of Taipei, the most significant upgrade to its armoured forces in decades.
- The tanks were transported overnight under police and military escort to the Armour Training Command in Hukou township, Hsinchu county.
- They will undergo final inspections and integration training before entering service, replacing ageing CM-11 Brave Tiger and M60A3 Patton tanks in use for over 20 years.
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Why It Matters
Taiwan maintains one of the world's largest tank fleets relative to its size, though many vehicles are decades old. The acquisition of modern tanks marks the first major armour upgrade in years, addressing vulnerabilities in Taiwan's defensive capabilities amid rising cross-strait tensions.
The shipment of 28 tanks arrived at the Port of Taipei over the weekend and was moved overnight under police and military escort to the army's Armour Training Command in Hsinchu county's Hukou township, according to Taiwan's defence ministry. Ministry officials said the tanks would undergo final inspections and integration training before entering service. The acquisition marks the most significant upgrade to Taiwan's armoured forces in decades, replacing ageing CM-11 Brave Tiger and M60A3 Patton tanks, many of which have been in service for more than 20 years.
Open Questions
- What specific tank model was acquired?
- What is the total cost of the acquisition?
- How many more tanks are expected as part of this upgrade programme?
