The US Department of State has approved a request by Taiwan for the recertification of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 air defense missiles, at an estimated cost of US$620 million. Photo: CNA
The US Department of State has approved a request by Taiwan for the recertification of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 air defense missiles, at an estimated cost of US$620 million. Photo: CNA
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China /  Politics

Taiwan report confirms US Patriot experts present at missile tests

  • Audit report inadvertently reveals air force budgeted US$14.15 million over four years for the support programme
  • Island has bought at least 400 of the missiles from the United States since 1997

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung in Taipei

Updated: 11:22pm, 2 Aug, 2021

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The US Department of State has approved a request by Taiwan for the recertification of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 air defense missiles, at an estimated cost of US$620 million. Photo: CNA
The US Department of State has approved a request by Taiwan for the recertification of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 air defense missiles, at an estimated cost of US$620 million. Photo: CNA
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