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Taiwan receives first F-16V Block 70 jets, boosting air defense amid China pressure

Taiwan took delivery of the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered in 2019, after months of delays. The jets enhance Taiwan's air force, which regularly scrambles to monitor Chinese military activity. Delivery signals continued US-Taiwan defense cooperation and may escalate tensions with Beijing.

Daily Maverickabout 11 hours agoTW, US, CNengCredibility 23%View source

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#f-16v#taiwan#china#air force#defense procurement#us-taiwan relations

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