Taiwan aims to become repair center for F-16s in Asia Pacific

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 17 December, 2019
By: Paula Chao

Taiwan aims to become the maintenance center for F-16 jet fighters in the Asia Pacific region.

That’s the aim of the agreement just signed between the Taiwan-based Aerospace Industrial

Development Corporation (AIDC) and Lockheed Martin, an American defense and aerospace company. The two sides signed a strategic partnership in Taipei on Tuesday.

Currently, Taiwan’s air force has 144 F-16A/B aircraft. The air force will own the largest F-16 fleet in the region when 66 F-16V fighters purchased from the United States are delivered.

Premier Su Tseng-chang Tuesday spoke at the signing ceremony.    [FULL  STORY]