On March 28, 2025, U.S. Congressman William Timmons announced the delivery of the first F-16V fighter jet to Taiwan via his official X account, marking a key moment in U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation. That same day, Taiwan's Vice Defense Minister Po Horng-huei attended the official delivery ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The event marked a significant milestone in Taiwan’s ongoing effort to modernize its air defense capabilities. The newly delivered F-16C/D Block 70, also known as the F-16V, is the first of 66 jets being acquired under a multi-billion-dollar arms package approved in 2019 during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. This delivery underscores the strategic importance of the partnership between Washington and Taipei as tensions with China continue to escalate. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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| Taiwan's Vice Defense Minister Po Horng-huei and U.S. Congressman William Timmons attend the official delivery ceremony of the first F-16V Block 70 fighter jet at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 28, 2025. (Picture source: William Timmons X account) |
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