WHY Taiwan Should Not Buy ANY Perry-Class Frigates

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J Michael Cole, To Buy or Not to Buy? A Dilemma for Taiwan’s Navy. Taiwan’s Navy is considering the purchase of Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates. Does it really need them? The Diplomat, Apr 19, 2014 (available now).
thediplomat.com/2014/04/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-a-dilemma-for-taiwans-navy/
(two decommissioned Perry-class frigates "are to be stripped of all weapons and electronics, will cost Taiwan approximately NT$5.6 billion (US$185 million)")

Note: J Michael COLE 寇 謐將, born in Canada, is a Taipei-based correspondent for Jane's Defence Weekly.