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Taiwan is concerned about F-16 fighter aircraft upgrade deal

Taipei, Taiwan - The agreement will decrease the number of operative Taiwanese fighters

Taiwan, an Asian ally of NATO, has signed a USD 3.7 billion agreement with the US Air Force to upgrade its fleet of 146 F-16 fighters aircraft. The deal ended "Two years of often painful negotiations", as reported by local and international press agencies. It should be said, this contract remains controversial in Taipei. In fact, since 2006 the US has repeatedly denied Taiwan's request for 66 new...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143706
Rome, Italy, 07/23/2012 14:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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