Work starts on second improved Tuo Chiang-class corvette for Republic of China Navy

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Taiwan's Lungteh Shipbuilding has begun construction work on the second improved Tuo Chiang (also spelt Tuo Jiang)-class fast missile corvette on order for the Republic of China Navy (RoCN). A steel-cutting ceremony for the vessel was held on 6 October at the company's facilities in Suao, Yilan County, Taiwan's Military News Agency (MNA) reported that same day, while confirming that this is the second of six corvettes of the improved variant set to be built by 2023. According to Taiwanese media reports, up to five more of these corvettes are expected to follow.