F-16V fighter jets 結果共6筆

Discover how Taiwanese boxing champion Lin Yu-ting’s triumphant return from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 sparked national pride, with a ceremonial welcome and the title ＂Daughter of Taiwan.＂

Discover how Taiwan celebrates its Olympic heroes with F-16V fighter jet escorts and a special parade. President Lai Ching-te honors the athletes’ achievements in Paris 2024.

The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Raytheon Company to produce and deliver 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) to Taiwan. The contract, valued at US＄68.4 million, requires completion by March 2028. The AGM-154 Block III C is an air-launched glide cruise missile with a range of 22 kilometers at low altitude and up to 130 kilometers when launched at a higher altitude. It is compatible with Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets and will enhance Taiwan’s aerial capabilities for land-based attacks. Negotiations for another weapons procurement contract involving AGM-84H/K (SLAM-ER) extended-range standoff land attack missiles are ongoing.

On Wednesday (Aug. 23), the United States announced a US＄500 million defense deal with Taiwan (approximately NT＄15.9 billion), including the infrared search and track (IRST) system and related equipment for F-16V (BLK70) fighter jets.

In the early hours on Tuesday (July 11), Taiwan’s military conducted test flights with F-16V fighter jets and the C-130H transport aircraft before the annual Han Kuang Exercises in late July at Taitung Airport. 

Residents near the Chiayi Air Base who are disturbed by F-16V fighter jets can get subsidies of up to NT＄80,000.