The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on August 2nd that it has completed repairs to 48 CM-32 Clouded Leopard Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) after a July 2023 inspection found cracks in the landing plates..Taiwan's China Steel Machinery Corporation along with Metal Industries Research and Development Center discovered the cracks during a second inspection. The companies found the damage was caused by welding defects..The companies replaced a few of the landing panels and repaired the remaining ones. Tests demonstrated the armor capabilities of the plates remained intact..The MND added that it will continue to work with contractors to maintain quality control and combat readiness.
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on August 2nd that it has completed repairs to 48 CM-32 Clouded Leopard Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) after a July 2023 inspection found cracks in the landing plates..Taiwan's China Steel Machinery Corporation along with Metal Industries Research and Development Center discovered the cracks during a second inspection. The companies found the damage was caused by welding defects..The companies replaced a few of the landing panels and repaired the remaining ones. Tests demonstrated the armor capabilities of the plates remained intact..The MND added that it will continue to work with contractors to maintain quality control and combat readiness.
