Thursday, October 30, 2008

Taiwan To Press Ahead With Cruise Missile Project

Range Of The Hsiungfeng 2E cruise missiles (Image from Areamilitar)

Taiwan to Produce 300 Cruise Missiles -- Defense Technology News

(NSI News Source Info) TAIPEI - October 27, 2008: Taiwan plans to manufacture up to 300 cruise missiles, despite warming ties with rival China, it was reported Oct. 27.
"President Ma Ying-jeou has given the order for the production of 300 Hsiungfeng 2E cruise missiles," the Taipei-based China Times said, citing what it said was an unnamed authoritative military source.

However, the paper said it was not clear when the missiles would be put into service.
Taiwan's defense ministry declined to comment on the report.

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My Comment: I am sure that the Chinese are not amused by this development.

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