The first of a new batch of F-16V fighter jets Taiwan ordered from the U.S. is expected to be delivered by manufacturer Lockheed Martin at the end of this month.
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00:00Taiwan is set to start taking delivery of a new batch of F-16V fighter jets from the
00:06U.S. later this month.
00:08Manufacturer Lockheed Martin expects to hand over the first plane at the end of September
00:12at a ceremony with military and defense officials.
00:16Taiwan has ordered a total of 66 new F-16Vs from the U.S.
00:21The first jet was scheduled to be delivered last year but was delayed due to supply chain
00:25disruptions.