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
