Taiwan commissions 2nd Tuo Chiang corvette; 12 ships planned by 2026

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

On Friday, Taiwan commissioned the Tan Chiang, the first vessel from the second production batch of Tuo Chiang-class missile corvettes. Speaking at the event, President Lai Ching-te said the Navy expects to have 12 ships of the class operational by the end of 2026. The 685-ton corvette can exceed 30 knots and carries Hsiung Feng II and III anti-ship missiles and Sea Sword II air-defense missiles. Lai stated that the program strengthens Taiwan’s indigenous shipbuilding capacity and provides vess