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United States will sell Taiwan 66 new F-16 fighter aircraft

Washington, USA - Republicans said no to Taiwanese fleet upgrade

The House of Representatives voted Friday to require the US to sell 66 new F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan in addition to the current upgrade deal. Kay Granger, Republican Representative of Texas, said that Taiwan needed more than a simple upgrade of its aging F-16 fleet in order to face the Chinese rapid growth in military spending. "The sale of F-16s to Taiwan ensures our key strategic ally in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140972
Rome, Italy, 05/21/2012 13:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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