Taiwan US 155mm Ammunition Production Begins to Bolster Wartime Resilience
Taiwan and the US have begun co-producing 155mm artillery shells to strengthen the island's defense resilience against military pressure from Beijing as of Jan 2026.
The sound of machinery in Taiwan is increasingly focused on the sound of defense. Amid escalating military pressure from Beijing, Taipei has officially launched the co-production of 155mm artillery shells in partnership with the US. It's a strategic move designed to ensure the island's ammunition supply remains resilient even if a high-intensity conflict disrupts global shipping lanes.
The Strategic Shift in Taiwan US 155mm Ammunition Production
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed on Monday that the joint effort for early-stage production of the new 155mm(6.1-inch) howitzer ammunition is underway. Lieutenant General Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau, testified that this initiative targets a self-sufficient defense ecosystem capable of withstanding prolonged external pressure.
Geopolitical Tensions and Opposing Views
While Taipei emphasizes that these measures are purely defensive, the move is expected to draw sharp criticism from Beijing. The Chinese government has historically viewed any military cooperation between the US and Taiwan as a violation of its sovereignty. Observers note that localizing production significantly reduces Taiwan's vulnerability to a naval blockade.
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