Taiwan receives first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighters
· Aviation · Taiwan
The first two of Taiwan's 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters landed at Chihhang Air Base. The delivery begins a fleet renewal amid rising Chinese pressure.
Why it matters：The delivery advances a major Western fighter export program and shifts the air-defense balance in a strategically tense region, with follow-on deliveries and training likely to shape deterrence.
Key points
- Two aircraft arrived at Chihhang Air Base.
- Taiwan has ordered 66 F-16V Block 70 jets in total.
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