Would retired Aegis ships suit Taiwan?

Would Taiwan acquire Aegis-equipped ships as they retired from US service?

Probably not, because long-term technology-security concerns and the infrastructure needed to support the ships make a direct transfer difficult.

The answer is framed as a 2022 judgment rather than a timeless prediction. A transferred Aegis ship could serve for decades, so the supplier would have to accept long-term risk around sensitive technology and changing political conditions. Taiwan would also need the maintenance, training, weapons, and shore infrastructure to support a complex retired class. Continued homegrown construction with outside assistance was therefore considered more likely than a direct handover.