Taiwan’s “Cutting Edge” F-16 Viper Test Flights Set To Begin As Taipei Races To Close Gap With China’s J-20-Led Armada

Test flights for Taiwan’s long-awaited F-16V fighter jets are set to commence this month, marking a key milestone in the island’s efforts to modernize its air force, according to Taiwanese Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Ching-jan. Speaking before parliament on December 1, 2025, Lee announced that the trials would occur “earlier” than previously anticipated, … Continue reading Taiwan’s “Cutting Edge” F-16 Viper Test Flights Set To Begin As Taipei Races To Close Gap With China’s J-20-Led Armada