An upgrade of Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Viper standard is on schedule for completion by 2023, the island’s defence minister has assured parliament. Photo: EPA
An upgrade of Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Viper standard is on schedule for completion by 2023, the island’s defence minister has assured parliament. Photo: EPA
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Taiwan F-16 fighter jet upgrades on schedule, despite delays

  • Defence Minister tells parliament all problems with retrofitting programme have been solved

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 9:30pm, 16 Oct, 2019

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An upgrade of Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Viper standard is on schedule for completion by 2023, the island’s defence minister has assured parliament. Photo: EPA
An upgrade of Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Viper standard is on schedule for completion by 2023, the island’s defence minister has assured parliament. Photo: EPA
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