Commentary
Taiwan recently accepted the delivery of a pair of very fast, stealthy corvettes bristling with weapons that exemplify just how much bang for the buck the defense industry of a small country facing an existential threat can deliver.
Thinking About China
Opinion
Powerful New Corvettes Showcase Taiwan’s High Bang for the Buck Defense Spending
Taiwan soldiers stand next to the domestically produced corvette class vessel Tuo Chiang (R) during a drill at the northern city of Keelung, Taiwan, on Jan. 7, 2022. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.
