US State Dept. approves sale of heavy torpedoes to Taiwan

Radio Taiwan Internartional
Date: 21 May, 2020
By: John Van Trieste

The US State Department has approved the sale of 18 MK-48 advanced heavyweight torpedoes to Taiwan. The Pentagon has drawn up the required certification informing the US Congress of the sale.

In addition to the torpedoes themselves, Taiwan will receive spare parts, testing equipment, training, shipping, and additional support if the sale goes ahead. The total cost to Taiwan is expected to come to US$180 million.
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