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Taiwan Receives Three More US-Made F-16V Fighter Jets

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Taiwan has received three more F-16V fighter jets from the United States, bringing the total number delivered under a US$7.8 billion deal to five. The original delivery schedule for all 66 jets was 2026, but the program has fallen behind, with 61 aircraft still awaiting delivery.

F-16V Jets Arrive in Taiwan

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Taiwan has received three more F-16V fighter jets from the US. These aircraft are meant to play a key role in defending the island's eastern airspace.

The latest batch of F-16Vs landed at Taitung's Chih Hang Air Base on Sunday, bringing the total number delivered to five.

The jets are part of a 66-aircraft deal worth approximately 7.8 billion US dollars. All 66 jets were originally scheduled for delivery by 2026, but the program has fallen behind schedule. There are 61 aircraft still awaiting delivery.