Taiwan’s missile defence shield is expected to be ready by next year after the purchase of TWD300bn ($9.3bn) of advanced weapons from the US.

The long-range early warning radar system worth TWD40bn ($1.3bn) would help the Taiwan military in detecting and tracking incoming ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.

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The system includes six batteries of Patriot III missiles, which form the backbone of the system, and tactical ballistic missiles, according to Agence France-Presse.

The People’s Liberation Army currently has more than 1,600 missiles aimed at Taiwan, according to military experts.

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