The stepped up intensity of Chinese naval patrols near Taiwan since August is putting a 'heavy burden' on the island's aging frigate fleet, which is struggling to maintain combat readiness, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.
Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
While Taiwan is spending billions of dollars on new warships, submarines, missiles and fighter jets, much of the equipment now in service is decades-old, presenting a huge challenge in dealing with China's military activities.In a report to parliament seeking budget approval for a new class of frigate, Taiwan's defence ministry said that the number of Chinese ships regularly patrolling in waters close to Taiwan had doubled to between four and five a day.
Taiwan's navy only has 26 main combat ships, including six Chi Yang-class frigates that have been in operation for three decades, have old equipment and are increasingly hard to maintain safely, the ministry said.
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