Second Batch of U.S.-Made F-16V Fighter Jets Arrives in Taiwan; Air Force Emphasizes "Stable Production and Delivery"
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The Taiwan Air Force has announced that the second batch of F-16V fighter jets purchased from the United States has arrived in Taiwan, according to the Taiwanese news site Focus Taiwan.
Purchases of the F-16V fighters are proceeding under a continuing budget covering 2022 to 2026. The budget totals 247,228.83 million New Taiwan dollars, which is roughly 1.2 trillion yen when converted to Japanese yen.
The first batch of two aircraft arrived at Chiayi Air Base on the 2nd of last month. With the arrival of this second batch, it has been confirmed that deliveries are continuing.
The Air Force explained regarding this arrival that "a stable system for production and delivery has been established." It can be said that this is news that is also drawing considerable interest in Japan, as a move toward strengthening Taiwan's defense capabilities.
Sources: フォーカス台湾
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