U.S. Air Force 結果共6筆

The U.S. Air Force is actively exploring options to expedite the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, with 136 upgraded aircraft already delivered and the final three on the way. An additional 66 new jets are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2026. Concerns were raised by over 20 Republican members of Congress that the promised deliveries to Taiwan might be delayed due to commitments to Ukraine, Israel, and global security issues. Taiwan’s existing F-16 upgrade program has already faced significant delays due to a lack of crucial parts, and the delivery of the new jets has been postponed by over 15 months due to software development complexities. Lawmakers are committed to collaborating with the Pentagon to ensure the timely delivery of the jets, especially in light of China’s frequent military drills near Taiwan.

A paper published by the Washington-based think tank Global Taiwanese Institute reveals findings of mainstream public opinion on Taiwanese defense. The paper, titled ＂Conversations with the Taiwanese about Taiwan’s Defense,＂ shows that 70 percent of Taiwanese are willing to fight in the event of a Chinese invasion, while 20 percent would leave and 10 percent would choose to surrender. The results are based on conversations conducted by Taiwanese-American U.S. Air Force captain Jimmy Chien during his six-week stay in Taiwan, which included discussions with university students and retirees. Chien’s research challenges the perception that increased military strength and pressure from China could lead to military action, as most Taiwanese do not consider this a likely scenario. He argues that Taiwanese people believe China must first address its domestic affairs before resorting to force against Taiwan. Chien also notes that Taiwanese people are aware that the U.S. military is unlikely to deploy troops in the event of a war, and therefore hope to receive non-combat aid, such as supplies and maintenance, from the U.S. as a show of support in battling enemy forces.

現年80歲的美國總統拜登（Biden）1日出席美國空軍學院（U.S. Air Force Academy）畢業典禮，親切地和畢業生們握手、頒發畢業證書，環節尾聲，拜登轉身要回到座位時，因為沒有注意到地上的黑色沙包，而摔在舞台上，讓場邊歡呼聲瞬間變成尖叫聲，身旁的官員和隨扈們也嚇壞，衝上台攙扶他，這已是拜登第四度在公開場合摔倒。

A recent U.S. Air Force promo video released by Moody Air Force Base has caused a stir amongst keen-eyed viewers for its unexpected inclusion of the national flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan). 

The U.S. has approved a US$619M arms sale to Taiwan with munitions and equipment for F-16 fighter jets.

The aircraft upgrade plan of the Republic of China Air Force is progressing at a rate of three planes per month, with at least 100 aircraft completed by the end of last year.