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

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Taiwan's first two F-16 Block 70 fighters purchased from the United States remain delayed in Hawaii after more than two weeks, delaying their arrival at Taiwan's Chihhang Air Base. The cause of the delay remains uncertain as the aircraft prepare for departure from Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam.

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 spotted preparing for departure at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam on Monday, raising expectations that the fighters were finally about to resume their journey. But the two single-seat F-16Cs, numbered 6727 and 6728,...