Military Watch Magazine

World Most Delayed Fighter Delivery Faces Uncertain Future as U.S. Postpones F-16 Transfer to China

The Republic of China Minister of National Defence Wellington Koo has confirmed that there are no financial penalty provisions attached to the delayed delivery of 66 F-16 Block 70 fighters ordered in 2019, while stating that Taipei and Washington are discussing compensation measures for the delays. Koo said the F-16 transfer has reached the stage at which some of the aircraft are ready for delivery, with preparations for accepting the fighters proceeding according to the schedule established by the U.S. program office. He said the schedule for the aircraft’s ferry flight to bases on Taiwan Island will be announced once it has been confirmed.