By 2027, Taiwan expects to deploy two new submarines, says security advisor 

Taiwan hopes to deploy at least two newly built submarines by 2027 and may equip subsequent models with missiles.

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Prior to being delivered to the navy by the end of 2024, it will begin sea trials the following month.

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He declared, “The submarines will keep their ships off of our eastern borders.

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