An M109 Paladin gun crew fires into the mountains of Oro Grande Range Complex in New Mexico, February 14, 2018. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gabrielle Weaver
Business Insider/Defense News: Taiwan wants to buy US-made artillery to counter China's ever-growing firepower
* Taiwan is reportedly planning to buy as many as 100 M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers from the US.
* The purchase would extend the reach of Taiwan's artillery as the island country seeks to counter China, which sees it as a renegade province.
MELBOURNE, Australia - Taiwan is seeking to modernize and lengthen the reach of its artillery with the decision to purchase self-propelled howitzers, even as it weighs acquiring or developing its own long-range artillery rockets.
During a hearing of the legislature's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, Taiwanese Defense Minister Yen Teh-fa confirmed to legislators that Taiwan will seek to acquire the BAE Systems M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer from the United States.
Yen did not reveal how many howitzers would be sought, although local media reports in July stated that Taiwan was looking at acquiring 100 howitzers.
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WNU Editor: Taiwan would need fire-power to deter any possible Chinese incursion. Having the artillery to do it is the first proper step.
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