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Taiwan’s F-16s Stuck in Hawaii | US News
Taiwan’s much-anticipated F-16 fighter jets, crucial for countering China’s military pressure, are stuck in Hawaii for over two weeks—delaying their arrival by months. Originally slated for late August delivery, the first two Block 70 jets, after flying from the U.S. mainland with aerial refueling, turned back without explanation. While theories range from weather disruptions like Hurricane Lowell to maintenance or logistical snags, no official reason has been given. This latest hold-up adds to years of delays in Taiwan’s $8 billion F-16 order, originally promised in 2023 but now facing…
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