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Lockheed Martin Completes Factory Acceptance of F-16V Jets for Taiwan

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated thursday

The latest in this situation

  1. US provided AH-64E Apache helicopters to Taiwan.

How it started

4 reports, 3 independent, last reported Thu 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Six of 66 newly purchased F-16V Block 70 jets from the United States have completed factory acceptance and rolled off the production line, according to the Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo. Two of these aircraft arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung County on October 2. The procurement program, known as Phoenix Soaring, allocated NT$247.23 billion for the 66 new jets.

From ltn.com.tw

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The delivery of these F-16V jets is part of a larger defense procurement effort involving Lockheed Martin and Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. Lawmakers questioned the delivery schedule and whether the aircraft were equipped with Viper Shield electronic warfare pods.

From ltn.com.tw

Who's involved

  • Lockheed MartinUS aerospace and defense manufacturer supplying the F-16V jets
  • Executive YuanThe executive body overseeing the high-value jet procurement

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lockheed MartinSpeculative

    Lockheed Martin could see increased revenue and contracts due to confirmed progress on F-16V delivery and acceptance procedures.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. US provided AH-64E Apache helicopters to Taiwan.1 source
  2. Lockheed Martin provided Sniper pods to support Taiwanese F-16s.Sub-event
  3. Lockheed Martin is supplying F-16V jets to Taiwan, prompting questions about the delivery schedule.1 source

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Coverage

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