The contract was signed by Taiwan’s defense mission to the US and the American Association and is equivalent to nearly $249.9 billion with a six-year time limit for contract performance from January 14th to December 31st, 2030. The Taipei Times reported yesterday in a statement published in the government’s electronic procurement system.
Nasam said it was expected to be delivered to Taipei’s Songshan district and New Taipei’s Tam Sui district, where it was expected to unfold.
A source who wanted to remain anonymous said the first NASAM could be delivered by the end of the year.
On October 25th last year, the US Defense Security Cooperation Association (DSCA) announced that the US Department of State approved Taiwan to sell three weapons, including Nasam, the long-range radar system of the L-band AN/TPS-77, and A. I’ve said that. The S-band AN/TPS-78 long-range radar system was initially projected to cost around $65.2 billion.
The ministry said last month that three arms procurement contracts will be signed and distributed by 2034.
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