Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year - Reuters

Taiwan said Wednesday that delayed deliveries of U.S. F-16 fighter jets will begin arriving this year, marking progress on a long-stalled arms package. The island has been waiting for the aircraft as part of its effort to modernize its air force amid rising military pressure from China. The F-16s are central to Taiwan's defense strategy, particularly given China's expanding air capabilities and increasing incursions into Taiwan's airspace. Taiwan's defense ministry has previously signaled that delays in receiving the jets have created vulnerabilities in its fleet. The announcement suggests the Trump administration is moving forward with the arms sale after years of postponements.