Source : BRICS NEWS
TAIPEI, October 2, 2026 — Taiwan has received its first advanced US F-16V fighter jets, according to a report from BRICS News.
In a brief update shared on X, BRICS News said the delivery marks Taiwan’s first receipt of the upgraded F-16V variant from the United States. The F-16V is widely described as a modernised version of the long-serving F-16 fighter, fitted with advanced avionics and sensors.
Further details on the number of aircraft delivered, the timing of subsequent shipments, or any related training and basing arrangements were not included in the BRICS News report.
The development comes amid ongoing attention to Taiwan’s air force modernisation and its defence relationship with the United States. BRICS News characterised the arrival as a “JUST IN” development, highlighting the first delivery of the advanced jets.
Source: BRICS News
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