Taiwan receives first two US-made F-16V fighters

Taiwan has taken delivery of its first two F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) fighters out of 66 ordered under a $7.76 billion deal signed in 2019. The jets arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung after a six-week stopover in Hawaii; all deliveries are due by the end of 2026.

• The $7.76 billion deal covers 66 F-16V fighters
• The first two jets were held in Hawaii for about six weeks
• The F-16V features APG-83 AESA radar and modern avionics
• All 66 aircraft are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026