Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China
First reported 2 Oct, 13:02 UTCUpdated 2d ago4 sources
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The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
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The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington's commitment to arming Taipei.
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- Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China (opens Daily Maverick in a new tab)
The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
- Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs, awaits additional fighter jets (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The two F-16V Block 70 jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
- Taiwan receives first 2 F-16V Block 70s (opens Taipei Times in a new tab)
- Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China (opens The Japan Times in a new tab)
The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington's commitment to arming Taipei.
