DEFENSE/Only some of 66 fighter jets ordered from U.S. may be delivered on time: Koo
11/03/2025 03:01 PM
Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Monday that the delivery of Taiwan's order of 66 American-made F-16 Block 70 fighter jets has been delayed due to production problems, but some of them may be delivered on time next year.
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