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Taiwan Tests Patriot Interceptors

June 17, 2004 :: News

Taiwan has test-fired two Patriot interceptors, as part of a computerized wargame simulating an attack by China. The Patriot interceptors hit their target, “a ballistic missile surrogate target.” Taiwan has three batteries of Patriot air defense and missile defense systems, but these are vastly outweighed by China’s over 500 short range missiles off the Taiwan coast. This most recent intercept took place from the Chiu Peng Test Range, in Southern Taiwan. The military simulation reflected estimated capabilities of Taiwan and China in 2006. (Article)

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