The United States will deliver the first batch of 38 Abrams tanks to Taiwan next year. This was reported by the Taiwanese newspaper Ziyu Shibao.
The publication states that according to the schedule, it is planned to deliver 42 more tanks in 2025. In 2026, the last batch of 28 Abrams tanks will be transferred.
The publication highlights that the island’s ground forces formed a group of officers to be sent to the United States to train in combat use and maintenance of vehicles. After returning to Taiwan, they will become military instructors in the armed forces.
Prior to that, it was learned that the US authorities were covered by a $345 million military aid package to Taiwan. delivery four reconnaissance aircraft MQ-9A to him.
Exact delivery dates are not yet known, as American experts are currently dismantling the most advanced equipment from drones. The aid package will also include training programs and ammunition.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense did not comment on this information.
As previously reported, the US request Spend the money allocated for Ukraine on Taiwan.