Breaking News: US Delivers First F-16V Fighter Jet to Taiwan to Boost Air Defense Against China Threats

[NGAD IS THE BEST]

China is way bigger than Taiwan compared to Russia is bigger than Ukraine. There's no way the US can send supplies to Taiwan. Ain't no road on the ocean.

lol they have bases in Japan/SK as well as USN carriers and Ships sailing through Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and you're doing nothing

 

[j_hungary]

Wouldn't Pakistan get some Turkish upgrades. A little below 70, but above 52.

F-21 (or Viper Block 72) interestingly is what LM pitch toward made in India....and they are selling them as "only a notch below F-22" (Their words, not mine)

F-21

Meet the F-21, specifically configured for the Indian Air Force, with unmatched 'Make in India' opportunities for advanced airpower.

www.lockheedmartin.com

The Viper program was co-developed by Taiwan as per Wikipedia (Source no longer exist to be verified) but currently, only Taiwan, Bahrain and Israel operate F-16V Block72/F-21

Rumor also has it that LM is helping Taiwan to design their own 5th Generation Fighter, based on KF-21 (which LM heavily involved) design with the same engine.

Taiwan rushes its future fighter program and relies on KF-21 Boramae design

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[GatlingGun]

F-21 (or Viper Block 72) interestingly is what LM pitch toward made in India....and they are selling them as "only a notch below F-22" (Their words, not mine)

F-21

Meet the F-21, specifically configured for the Indian Air Force, with unmatched 'Make in India' opportunities for advanced airpower.

www.lockheedmartin.com

The Viper program was co-developed by Taiwan as per Wikipedia (Source no longer exist to be verified) but currently, only Taiwan, Bahrain and Israel operate F-16V Block72/F-21

Rumor also has it that LM is helping Taiwan to design their own 5th Generation Fighter, based on KF-21 (which LM heavily involved) design with the same engine.

Taiwan rushes its future fighter program and relies on KF-21 Boramae design

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Yes. South Korean KF21 is the best deal for Taiwan. They actually should've been part of project from day1.

 

[Yommie]

lol they have bases in Japan/SK as well as USN carriers and Ships sailing through Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and you're doing nothing

Chinese warships sink any ship that tries to deliver supplies. Not to mention those ports gonna be hit by missiles all day long.

 

[j_hungary]

Yes. South Korean KF21 is the best deal for Taiwan. They actually should've been part of project from day1.

Think Taiwan wanted to, but Korea (or Indonesia or both) don't.

 

[NGAD IS THE BEST]

Chinese warships sink any ship that tries to deliver supplies. Not to mention those ports gonna be hit by missiles all day long.

And USN has no defense against your supersonic/subsonic as well as ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILES LOL

 

[Beijingwalker]

And USN has no defense against your supersonic/subsonic as well as ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILES LOL

See what your navy chief says



Here's the catch, when we get in about a thousand miles of the chinese coast, the military advantage swings decisively to china.
You name the platform and they outnumber us, and the quality of their platforms is quickly catching if not surpassing.
I'm talking about ships, airplanes, offensive missiles, defensive missiles. One advantage we have is in submarines, and they are certainly on the move there as well. So yes, this is the most rapid military buildup in history.

 

[NGAD IS THE BEST]

See what your navy chief says



Here's the catch, when we get in about a thousand miles of the chinese coast, the military advantage swings decisively to china.
You name the platform and they outnumber us, and the quality of their platforms is quickly catching if not surpassing.
I'm talking about ships, airplanes, offensive missiles, defensive missiles. One advantage we have is in submarines, and they are certainly on the move there as well. So yes, this is the most rapid military buildup in history.

So what's wrong about it, he is living in reality not in your fantasy world and utopia

But remember USN will not come alone there will be Japanese/SK as well as Royal Navy will in the conflict zone alongside with USN

 

[Beijingwalker]

But remember USN will not come alone there will be Japanese/SK as well as Royal Navy will in the conflict zone alongside with USN

Lol, it's like saying that China won't go alone but with Russia and North Korea, how would you be that sure? and are you sure that US itself will go at all?

 

[NGAD IS THE BEST]

Lol, it's like saying that China won't go alone but with Russia and North Korea, how would you be that sure? and are you sure that US itself will go at all?

Lol north Korea is nothing and Russia is almost empty hands (lacking of any modern surface combatants) and also Russia will not able to come to your help in winter

 

[Yommie]

And USN has no defense against your supersonic/subsonic as well as ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILES LOL

The US won't even fight Russia for Ukraine, no way the US will fight China for Taiwan. If a single American soldier comes home in a body bag, Trump's chance of reelection is toast.

 

[Starlord]

Wouldn't Pakistan get some Turkish upgrades. A little below 70, but above 52.

I mean they did but not sure how good they are compared to Block 70's, from what I heard Block 70 is a beast in its own league.

 

[Starlord]

F-21 (or Viper Block 72) interestingly is what LM pitch toward made in India....and they are selling them as "only a notch below F-22" (Their words, not mine)

F-21

Meet the F-21, specifically configured for the Indian Air Force, with unmatched 'Make in India' opportunities for advanced airpower.

www.lockheedmartin.com

The Viper program was co-developed by Taiwan as per Wikipedia (Source no longer exist to be verified) but currently, only Taiwan, Bahrain and Israel operate F-16V Block72/F-21

Rumor also has it that LM is helping Taiwan to design their own 5th Generation Fighter, based on KF-21 (which LM heavily involved) design with the same engine.

Taiwan rushes its future fighter program and relies on KF-21 Boramae design

Aviacionline es el sitio de aviación en español más leído del mundo. Presenta noticias de aerolíneas, aviones, aeropuertos, y demás.

www.aviacionline.com

Imagine if Pakistan Air force was given a offer like that, F-21 block 72's for PAF..

 

[Liquidator]

Perhaps.

How will this small island protect its inventory during several days of intense bombardment?

I.e. rocket artillery

Team USA:

 

[j_hungary]

Imagine if Pakistan Air force was given a offer like that, F-21 block 72's for PAF..

I don't think that's possible now that PAF officially going for J-10 and J-35. F-21 tech would have been too sensitive for the US to sell or process as aid for Pakistan, and they aren't cheap, the Taiwan deal IIRC is 15 billions for 60 new airframe and unknown for the upgrade kits to upgrade them all to F-21 Viper

If US get involved in Afghanistan again, maybe Trump might offer a few of these to PAF, but I wouldn't really count on it for real.