Anti-Tank Minelaying Systems Sought From U.S.

The U.S. State Dept. has approved the sale of vehicle-mounted anti-tank munition-laying systems to Taiwan, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The proposed US$180 million deal covers Volcano vehicle-launched anti-tank munition-laying systems mounted on M977A4 HEMTT 10-ton cargo trucks; M87A1 anti-tank munitions; M88 canister training munitions; spare parts; and associated technical and logistics support.

The Volcano vehicle-launched mine-deployment system launches...