They are trained to fly the air force’s IDF, Mirage 2000 and F-16 fighters.

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-20

In recent years, Taiwan has seen an increase in the number of women in its armed forces. That follows the defense ministry’s efforts to bring about an all-volunteer military after decades of compulsory military service for young men.

Taiwan’s push for an all-volunteer armed forces has enabled the military to recruit more women in recent years. This week, three female fighter pilots were introduced to the public. They are the first batch of women pilots after Taiwan switched to second-generation jet fighters.

The three pilots are all graduates of the ROC Air Force Academy. They are trained to fly the air force’s IDF, Mirage 2000 and F-16 fighters.

Voice of America said the three women have broken the stereotypical image of fighter pilots.

VOA also said there has been an increase in awareness of gender equality in Taiwan’s armed forces and that the proportion of women soldiers has continued to go up.    [SOURCE]