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Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks

Taiwan has received its first M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States, which are expected to drastically improve the island’s ability to counter potential amphibious operations by the People’s Liberation Army .
A total of 38 of the armoured vehicles arrived in Taipei on Sunday night and were transported to the Army Armour Training Command in Hsinchu County, according to Taiwan’s Defence Ministry.
The shipment of advanced weapons to Taiwan drew sharp criticism from Beijing, which has consistently urged Washington to halt military aid to the island.
Taiwan relies heavily on US arms sales to bolster its security capabilities, despite having a homegrown defence industry and upgrading its equipment.

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