Taiwan Receives First Shipment of U.S.-Made Abrams Tanks
The delivery of 38 advanced tanks marks Taiwan's first new armored vehicles in 30 years, bolstering its defense against potential Chinese aggression.
- The first batch of 38 M1A2 Abrams tanks arrived in Taiwan, part of a 108-unit order placed in 2019 for $1.2 billion.
- The tanks were transported to a military training base in Hsinchu, south of Taipei, to enhance Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
- This delivery is Taiwan's first acquisition of new tanks in three decades, replacing aging models like the CM Brave Tiger and M60A3.
- China condemned the U.S. arms sale, urging Washington to stop supporting Taiwan's military and independence efforts.
- Taiwan's defense budget reached a record $19 billion in 2024, with plans for further increases to counter growing Chinese military pressure.
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