Air Platform
U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan
The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan’s next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, US officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force’s ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island
Taiwan “should pay” the United States for defense, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washington and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. […]
Defense Industry
U.S. Prepares $20 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan Amid China Warnings.
The package, reported by the Financial Times, includes Patriot missiles, more NASAMS systems, and two undisclosed weapons, following a record $11.1 billion sale in December 2025. The Trump administration has possibly approved 60 F-35A stealth […]
