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US approves mobile communications package for Taiwan

8th December 2020 - 01:08 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Christchurch

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Taiwan's communications and C4I networks would be under threat from PLA attack in any conflict, requiring more mobile systems.

The US continues to demonstrate military support for the ‘besieged’ island of Taiwan via approval of up to $280 million worth of communications equipment under its Foreign Military Sale (FMS) programme.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the approval, which does not yet constitute a contract, on 7 December.

The package comprises a Field Information Communications System (FICS) and associated equipment. No contractor has been appointed yet, as the US is running an open competitive tender to determine this.

The FICS is broken down into the following components: 154 communications nodes with S-788 Type III shelters; 24 communication relays

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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