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Taiwan to deploy a locally developed air defence system
Taiwan will deploy a locally developed air defense system to protect its airports, harbours and bunkers against any air attacks from rival China.
The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, responsible for the development of the 'Antelope' air defence system, said it had received firm orders from both the army and the air force.
Chungshan researchers insist the Antelope could match the US-made "Avenger" which has gone into service of Taiwanese army.
China has repeatedly threatened to invade Taiwan should the island declare formal independence.
Taiwan and China split in 1949 at the end of a civil war.
30/03/2002 23:10:23 | ABC Radio Australia News
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