UPDATE:US moves to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fighter fleet
Sep 21st, 2011 | By erico_yu | Category: Countries, Events, Military Spending, Military-Industrial Complex, Peoples Republic of China, United StatesPosted on Sep 21st
(Reuters) – The Obama administration formally notified the U.S. Congress on Wednesday of a potential $5.3 billion upgrade of Taiwan’s existing fleet of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets despite China’s opposition to such arms deals.
The “retrofit” of 145 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) F-16 A/B aircraft will give them essentially the same capabilities as late-model F-16 C/Ds that Taiwan has sought to deter any attack, U.S. officials told reporters ahead of the notification.
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