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Taiwan plans US$850M ammo boost to counter PLA blockade threat

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Taiwan's military is planning a significant increase in its ammunition reserves, aiming to quadruple stocks to a 120-day supply over the next six years. This initiative, costing approximately US$850 million, is intended to bolster the island's combat readiness in the event of a blockade by the People's Liberation Army. The plan, revealed on September 26, also involves accelerating weapons procurement and emphasizes the need for increased local production of critical ammunition. AI

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Taiwan plans US$850M ammo boost to counter PLA blockade threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan plans US$850 million ammunition spend to prepare for potential PLA blockade

    Taiwan’s military plans to spend more than NT$27 billion (US$850 million) to quadruple critical ammunition stocks to 120 days’ supply, strengthening its ability to sustain combat operations during a wartime blockade. The proposed six-year “urgent ammunition replenishment” program…

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