September ‘possible’ for first F-16V delivery: KooBy Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA and ReutersDeliveries of delayed F-16V ‌jets are expected to begin in September, Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said today, after senior defense officials visited the US last week. Koo appeared today before a meeting of the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, which is discussing different versions of the special defense budget this week. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of National DefenseThe committee is questioning officials today, followed by deliberations on Wednesday and Thursday. "We continue to work closely with the US government to accelerate delivery where possible," it added. There are currently 59 F-16Vs on the production line, Koo said.

Source: Taipei Times March 23, 2026 06:48 UTC