Taiwan is expecting the delivery of 66 advanced F-16V fighter jets from the United States by 2026. The software development process for the jets has been delayed due to supply chain disruptions, but Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday that they are working to address this with the United States. The jets have advanced avionics, weapons and radar systems to better face down the Chinese air force, including its J-20 stealth fighter. Taiwan has since last year complained of delays to U.S. weapons deliveries, but Congressman Michael McCaul said during a visit to Taipei last month that he was doing everything possible to speed up arms deliveries.
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