News Story: Taiwan plans to buy four warships from US

Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate

TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan plans to purchase four warships from the United States as part of the island's efforts to modernise its forces against former rival China, local media reported Sunday.

The defence ministry briefed President Ma Ying-jeou on the proposed arms deal during a meeting last month and is prepared to set aside the budget next year, the United Daily News said, without specifying the cost.

The ministry declined to comment on the report.

If finalised, the arms deal will increase to 12 the total number of such warships owned by Taiwanese navy.

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