Taiwan Coast Guard Unveils Last of New Ships Capable of Carrying Missiles in Wartime Taiwan's decision to unveil its 12 new high tech ships, capable of carrying missiles in wartime, marks a significant escalation in the island nation's military modernization efforts.
The Anping class catamaran patrol ships are designed as direct countermeasures against China's increasingly aggressive behavior in the region.
The coast guard's evolving role is a testament to the deteriorating security environment surrounding Taiwan.