The Naval Command stated today (June 22) that the aircraft’s fuselage was severely damaged in relation to the heavy landing of a S-70C anti-submarine helicopter belonging to the anti-submarine aviation brigade. Clear; another examiner has 2-3 degree burns, the burn area is about 10%, and the current consciousness is clear and the condition is stable; the mechanic chief has 2-3…
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Taiwan Denies Purchasing a Truck Engine for New Submarine
In response to a media report that “the country-made engine of a submarine seems to be purchasing a diesel engine for a truck produced in a European country”, the Naval Command said today (21) that the content of the report is by no means factual. All are in line with the concept of defense operations and the scope of the…
Read MoreUndisclosed Lafayette Class Suffers Fire in Keelung
The Naval Fleet Command issued a press release in response to media reports that “warships at Keelung Port caught fire and smoke” (January 10, 111) In response to media reports that “warships berthed at Keelung Port and caught fire and smoke,” the Naval Fleet Command stated today (10) that it belonged to the Great Taiwan warship of the 1992 Fleet.…
Read MoreConstruction Begins for Taiwanese Navy Rescue Ship
The Ministry of National Defense commissioned Taiwan International Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. to build a navy “new type of rescue ship”. On August 4, 110, at auspicious morning, the groundbreaking ceremony was held at Taiwan Shipping Company Kaohsiung Plant. Commander General Liu Zhibin co-chaired. The construction project was signed on December 4, 109, and the contract was due on August 4,…
Read MoreTaiwan Denies Frigate Delays
The Naval Command issued a press release in response to media reports that “the case of the long-delayed earthquake cruiser is expected to make a big leap forward next year.” In response to media reports that “the long-delayed case of the sea patrol ship next year is expected to make a big leap forward” B situation, the Naval Command said…
Read MoreHead of Taiwan’s Submarine Program Retires Early
July 22, 2021 (Google Translation) – In response to media reports that “Ship Commander Gao Jiabin retired ahead of schedule, the process of submarine construction may be affected”, the Navy Command stated today (22) that Lieutenant Admiral Gao Jiabin has applied for discharge. The headquarters has been soothing for many times. Since high school will have another career plan, the…
Read MoreTaiwan Naval Command Reports on Shipbuilding
May 24, 2021 (Google Translation) – In response to media reports that “the ship-building powers are still hundreds of billions of floating, China’s construction of a built submarine” and “Assistance to IDS construction of Koreans, suspected of touching confidential sensitive information” and other information, the Naval Command today (24) as follows: 1. The contents of media reports are pure speculation,…
Read MoreTaiwan May be Looking at Retired Oyashio Class Hulls for Submarine Replacement
April 23, 2020 (Google Translation) – In response to media reports that “the national construction of submarines is not so good, experts are calling for Oyashio-class submarines.” 1. The media report has not been verified and reported arbitrarily, and the content is completely inconsistent with the facts. The army expressed regret. 2. The overall planning and signing of the system…
Read MoreTaiwan Navy Denies Weapon Problems
April 19, 2020 (Google Translation) – In response to the media report that “the national army has too little experience in live ammunition shooting, the Navy SUT heavy torpedo has expired.” The Navy Command stated today (15) that the content of the media report is not fact, and the clarification is as follows: 1. The army’s existing missiles and torpedoes…
Read MoreTaiwan Defends Naval Acquisition Policy
April 11, 2020 (Google Translation) – In response to media reports that “the progress of the national shipbuilding of large ships has been delayed and almost nothing is left, only the transport ships are launched in a lively manner”, the Naval Command today (10) explained as follows: 1. In order to establish naval combat capability in line with defense operations,…
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