Taiwan receives first two US-made F-16V fighter jets at Taitung air base

Summary

Taiwan received its first two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States on October 2, 2026, as part of an $8 billion deal for 66 aircraft. The jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung after flying via Hawaii and Guam. The delivery comes after months of delays due to production and software issues. Footage and photos of the jets being escorted were released, and dozens of locals gathered near the air base's perimeter fence to watch the arrival. Taiwan is upgrading its military capabilities amid concerns about rising threats from China, which claims the island as its territory. The US remains legally bound to provide Taiwan with defense capabilities despite having no formal diplomatic relations. A separate $14 billion arms package awaits Washington's approval.

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• economictimes.indiatimes.com
  • Taiwan bolsters defences against China as first batch of F-16V fighter jets to arrive2026-10-02
• bdnews24.com
  • First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China2026-10-02
• whbl.com
  • Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China2026-10-02
• ksevradio.com
  • First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China – KSEV Radio2026-10-02
• focustaiwan.tw
  • Defense ministry releases images of jets escorting new F-16Vs - Focus Taiwan2026-10-03
• dunyanews.tv
  • Taiwan receives new F-16V fighter jets from US to tackle China threat | Dunya News2026-10-02
• newindianexpress.com
  • Taiwan receives its first US-made F-16V fighter jets2026-10-02
• punchng.com
  • Taiwan receives first US-made F-16V fighter jets2026-10-02
• cinaradio.com
  • Taiwan Receives First US-Made F-16V Fighter Jets Amid China Threat2026-10-02
• dw.com
  • Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat2026-10-02
• taipeitimes.com
  • Taiwan receives first 2 F-16V Block 70s - Taipei Times2026-10-02
• japantoday.com
  • First new F-16V fighter jets arrive in Taiwan to bolster defenses against China - Japan Today2026-10-02
• asiaone.com
  • First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defences against China2026-10-02
• digitaljournal.com
  • Taiwan receives its first US-made F-16V fighter jets2026-10-02
• english.aawsat.com
  • Taiwan Receives Its First US-made F-16V Fighter Jets2026-10-02
• straitstimes.com
  • Taiwan’s new F-16V fighter jets have landed – what now?2026-10-06
• bgnes.com
  • Taiwan Receives First Two F-16Vs From the US2026-10-02
• bankingnews.gr
  • Taiwan receives first new F-16V jets to counter J-202026-10-02
• tert.am
  • Taiwan's first new F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against China2026-10-02
• dominicanrepublicpost.com
  • US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture2026-10-02

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