Taiwan receives first F-16V jets after delays
Taiwan received its first two of 66 new F-16V fighter jets ordered in 2019 after delays.

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What happened
Taiwan received its first two F-16V fighter jets on Friday. 1234 The jets landed at an airbase in eastern Taiwan. 1 The aircraft are the first of 66 F-16V Block 70 jets ordered in 2019. 2 The delivery followed months of delays. 12
Why it matters
The jets will bolster Taiwan's defenses against China. 234
What to watch
Remaining F-16V deliveries are scheduled to follow. 2
Sources · 4
[1]After yearslong delay, Taiwan receives first pair of new F-16s
Breaking Defense
[2]First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China reut.rs/4dirnkx
Reuters · Bluesky
[3]Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
Defense News
[4]Taiwan's first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China reut.rs/47Ag9Eo
Reuters · Bluesky
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