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Washington Stalls on Refitting Taiwan's Air Force

Washington Stalls on Refitting Taiwan's Air Force

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Apr 06, 2011
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Taipei for years has been requesting brand-new F-16C/D fighter jets from a reluctant Obama administration in Washington, DC, which is said to have shied away from authorizing the US$5.5 billion deal for fear of offending Beijing.

The only alternative for Taiwan appears to be the prospect of a punchy midlife upgrade of its existing fleet of F-16A/Bs. But …

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