Taiwan commissions ROC Navy’s Largest Vessel: LPD ‘Yu Shan’
Taiwan commissioned today the new Landing Platform Dock "Yushan" (LPD-1401). It is the ROC Navy's largest vessel.
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Taiwan’s first indigenous LPD starts sea trials
Taiwan’s naval shipbuilder China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) started the official sea trials of the country's first ever indigenous landing platform dock (LPD) named "Yu Shan" (玉山 named after the tallest mountain in Taiwan) on July 6, 2022.
Taiwan’s New Domestic Frigate Project Hits Roadblock
According to local media, Taiwan's project to build the 4500-ton new generation frigate has been stalled due to budget issues.
Taiwan’s Plan to Purchase MH-60R May be Stalling
Taiwanese media Liberty Times Net stated on February 22, 2022, that Taiwan's plan to purchase 12 MH-60R ASW Helicopters may be on hold.
Taiwan to Upgrade Kang Ding-class Frigates with French Assistance
The Taiwanese navy (ROC Navy) provisioned a 43.1 billion New Taiwan Dollar (1.37 billion USD) budget to upgrade its 6 La Fayette type, Kang Ding-class, frigates from 2022.