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| An Australian AirForce AP-3C (File Photo) |
PINGTUNG, TAIWAN — Taiwan Thursday displayed its first long-range submarine-hunting aircraft, days after Beijing showed off its nuclear-powered submarine fleet in yet another sign of China’s fast expanding military might.
Taiwan’s military introduced the Lockheed P-3C Orion at a ceremony presided over by President Ma Ying-jeou at an air base in the southern county of Pingtung.
“As the president of the country, I’m proud that the aircraft is joining the force,” Ma said.
The aircraft was delivered late last month. The air force will receive three more by year-end and eight others by 2015, the military said.
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