Taiwan says US working overtime to speed up delayed F-16 deliveries
Taiwan said the US is working overtime to speed up production of F-16V fighter jets to meet its orders. Taiwan has repeatedly complained of delays in weapons delivery from the US — its most important international backer and arms supplier. All 66 aircraft were expected to arrive by end-2026, but that has been pushed back due to supply chain issues. Taiwan has been facing rising military threats from China, which claims the island as its own. However, US President Donald Trump has said he is confident that China will not take any action against Taiwan during his term. Kate Fisher reports from Washington DC.
Taiwan said the US is working overtime to speed up production of F-16V fighter jets to meet its orders. Taiwan has repeatedly complained of delays in weapons delivery from the US — its most important international backer and arms supplier. All 66 aircraft were expected to arrive by end-2026, but that has been pushed back due to supply chain issues. Taiwan has been facing rising military threats from China, which claims the island as its own. However, US President Donald Trump has said he is confident that China will not take any action against Taiwan during his term. Kate Fisher reports from Washington DC.
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