# Taiwan receives first new F-16V fighters amid China threat

https://mins.news/en/item/83054

- DW, 2026-10-02 07:25 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-first-new-f-16v-fighters-arrive-amid-china-threat/a-79510328?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Taiwan has received the first two of 66 US-made F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered in 2019 to strengthen its defenses against China. The delivery was delayed for months over reported software issues, as concerns grow that US support could waver. Washington says its policy toward Taiwan and China has not changed.

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