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Taiwan to Receive Delayed F-16V Jets Starting 2026

3/22/2026

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In 2019, the United States approved an $8 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 jets to Taiwan.
Deliveries of the delayed F-16V jets are set to begin in 2026, per Taiwan's defense ministry.
Lockheed Martin says production is at full capacity with no supply chain issues.
Taiwan has upgraded 141 older F-16A/B jets and ordered 66 new F-16Vs to strengthen air defense.

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In 2019, the United States approved an $8 billion sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 jets to Taiwan.
Deliveries of the delayed F-16V jets are set to begin in 2026, per Taiwan's defense ministry.
Lockheed Martin says production is at full capacity with no supply chain issues.
Taiwan has upgraded 141 older F-16A/B jets and ordered 66 new F-16Vs to strengthen air defense.