
Taiwan’s first new US-made F-16Vs arrive after mysterious six-week pause
Taiwan has reportedly received the first two newly built F-16 Block 70 fighters under a $7.76 billion deal for 66 aircraft signed in 2019. The jets feature APG-83 AESA radar and updated avionics, adding new airframes to a fleet that already includes upgraded F-16s. The aircraft reportedly spent about six weeks in Hawaii before continuing to Taiwan, with no official explanation for the stopover. With 64 fighters still outstanding, delivery schedules remain a key issue.