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Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH
I would ask that no one reads more into this Ref. except to that TAIWAN has taken the step to " officially" ask the U.S. to purchase over 2 Billion dollars in arms. In this case to buy 108 M1A2 ABRAMS, 66 F-16V (Currently the most advanced type.), 1,240 TOW, 409 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 250 Stinger man-portable air defense missiles (Newest mode.).
They've already once asked for those tanks and fighters and they were denied them. For them to publicly announce this is an indication they see an opening here maybe due to our current relations with China.
I feel to this might be their best shot to get those tanks and jets. But the cost could politically too high to manage.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/june...to_taiwan.html
Indonesia: Has placed an initial order for 18-20 "Tiger" Medium Tanks that they co-developed with FNSS of Turkey. I believe the USA has shown some interest in this tank as well to support airborne and rapid deployment troops with. They apparently are 2-3 years out from FOC, that being said, this tank will be available ~2012/2022.
https://asiapacificdefencenews.com/i...d-with-turkey/
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2019/0...r-135-million/
Regards,
Pat
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I think they might well get it China’s military spending has gone through the roof these last few years, second now still a long way behind US but some of their tech is now ahead. Longer ranged anti ship missiles for an example and worryingly they have demonstrated the ability to jam anything including US stuff. Don’t expect to communicate or get intel from AWACS etc against them.