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Could Taiwan keep an elderly submarine in use?

The brief submarine-retention exchange leaves continued use possible without establishing a retirement date.

Question

Could Taiwan continue using an elderly submarine near the stated end of its service life?

Short answer

Continued use is possible because Taiwan is reluctant to discard equipment.

Notes

The question raises the service life of an elderly submarine. Continued use remains possible because Taiwan is described as reluctant to discard equipment. No replacement date or retirement plan is established.