The media in Taiwan is reporting that the Republic of China Navy is considering the replacement of its Hughes 500MD/ASW Defender fleet with the Sikorsky MH-60R.
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The new helicopters are needed as the service is preparing to induct new frigates in the next decade.
Previously, Taiwan rejected an offer to buy eight MH-60Rs from Washington due to high costs. An anonymous source says Washington’s latest offer to sell the MH-60R signals the latter’s intention to lower the price tag.