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Taiwan's new F-16 fighter jets delayed for weeks in Hawaii

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Taiwan is experiencing a significant delay in receiving its new F-16 fighter jets, which have been grounded in Hawaii for over two weeks. The first two aircraft, intended for Chihhang Air Base, were spotted preparing for departure from Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam but ultimately did not leave. Neither the US nor Taiwan has provided an official reason for the hold-up, leading to speculation about potential technical issues. AI

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Taiwan's new F-16 fighter jets delayed for weeks in Hawaii

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delay

    The first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiwan, after spending more than two weeks in Hawaii for reasons that remain unclear. The aircraft, which were expected to arrive at Taiwan’s Chihhang Air Base in late August, were spot…

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