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U.S. Delivered Only One F-16 to Taiwan in 2025 Despite $11 Billion Arms Deals, Reports Say

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Jan 04, 2026
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F-16V fighter jet in ground test as Taiwan presses US and Lockheed Martin  for delivery | South China Morning Post

The U.S. in 2025 continued military support for the Republic of China’s armed forces, but actual equipment deliveries lagged behind expectations, analysts say. According to Military Watch Magazine, only a single F-16 Block 70 fighter was delivered last year amid wider production and backlog issues, raising questions about when pledged systems will arriv…

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