Taiwan says it cannot afford new US anti-submarine helicopters Weapons News


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Self-governing island, claimed by China, says other weapons deals from the US also delayed amid Russian war in Ukraine. MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters are seen on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan [File: AP Photo] Published On 5 May 2022 5 May 2022 facebook twitter whatsapp Taiwan’s government has signalled it will abandon plans to buy advanced anti-submarine helicopters from the United States, saying the price is too high. The self-governing island, which China claims as its territory , had previously said it planned to buy 12 MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters made by Lockheed Martin Corp unit Sikorsky. Local media...