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Monday, January 11, 2010

Taiwan plans to buy US frigates despite China thaw

Oliver Hazard Perry classTaiwan plans to buy eight second-hand Perry-class frigates from the United States despite improved ties with arch rival China, a local newspaper reported Monday.

The island hopes to arm them with a version of the advanced Aegis Combat System, which uses computers and radars to take out multiple targets, as well as sophisticated missile launch technology, the Taipei-based China Times said.

Taiwan's defence ministry was not immediately available for comment when contacted by AFP Monday.

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