US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
- Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to arming the island.
- The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan as the island seeks to build its defence capabilities to deter a feared attack by China.
- The aircraft, built by US defence contractor Lockheed Martin, are part of an $8bn deal for 66 F-16Vs approved during President Donald Trump’s first term.
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- Amid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to arming the island.
- The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan as the island seeks to build its defence capabilities to deter a feared attack by China.
- The aircraft, built by US defence contractor Lockheed Martin, are part of an $8bn deal for 66 F-16Vs approved during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Sources: Al Jazeera