136 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a joint letter to U.S. President Barack Obama asking him to sell F-16C/D fighters to Taiwan.
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Taiwan discussing new weapons list with Washington
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said his island is in talks with Washington for a list of new weapons. Continue reading “Taiwan discussing new weapons list with Washington”
RoCAF chief: Taiwan needs F-35B (Update)
Taiwan’s air force chief Ger Hsi-hsiung says the island needs the F-35B with its STOVL capabilities in order to survive any attack from the mainland. Article is in Mandarin.
Business council says Taiwan needs new F-16s now
The US-Taiwan Business Council has issued a report urging Washington to sell new F-16C/Ds to Taiwan now.
Taiwan could take action against France over Mirage 2000 deal
Buoyed by its success against Thales on kickbacks with Lafayette frigates, Taiwan could take similar action for alleged kickbacks during the purchase of Mirage 2000s from France. Continue reading “Taiwan could take action against France over Mirage 2000 deal”