Taiwan set to start receiving Javelin missiles in 2023

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Taipei, March 31 (CNA) Taiwan is expected to take delivery of 400 missiles for Javelin man-portable anti-tank systems purchased from the United States between the second half of this year and 2024, a military source said Friday. According to the source, who spoke with CNA on the condition of anonymity, 200 of the missiles will be delivered this year while the remaining 200 will be delivered at some point in 2024. Meanwhile, the TOW 2B RF missiles use a wireless radio-guided system, which enables them to be deployed against enemies across water bodies without the risk of deviation from the target as a result of the copper wire being dampened, a common flaw among previous generations of TOW missiles, Su said

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