Mouldy Armour, Expired Ammunition in US Military Shipments to Taiwan

US Defence Department Probes Mouldy Armour, Expired Ammunition in Military Shipments Sent to Taiwan

The US Department of Defence is investigating how mouldy armour and expired ammunition ended up in military shipments sent to Taiwan.

A report by the US Department of Defence’s inspector general found that the equipment was sent to Taiwan in 2020 and 2021.

The report did not say whether the equipment had been used by the Taiwanese military.

Mouldy Helmets, Vests Found in Shipments

The report found that the equipment included helmets and vests that were covered in mould.

It also found that some of the ammunition had expired in 2019.

The report said that the equipment was not properly inspected before it was sent to Taiwan.

US Defence Department Investigating

The US Department of Defence said that it is investigating the incident.

The department said that it is committed to providing Taiwan with the best possible equipment.

The department said that it is working to improve its inspection process to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Taiwan Says Equipment Not Used

The Taiwanese government said that the equipment was not used by the Taiwanese military.

The government said that the equipment was stored in a warehouse and was not deployed to troops.

The government said that it is working with the US government to investigate the incident.

Conclusion

The incident has raised questions about the quality of US military equipment and the US government’s commitment to providing Taiwan with the best possible support.

The US Department of Defence is investigating the incident and has said that it is committed to improving its inspection process to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.