F-16 Viper: What Went Wrong With U.S. Upgraded Jet That Is Taiwan’s Best Bet Against China’s PLAAF?

Taiwan has lost one of its most advanced fighter jets, the F-16 Viper, triggering an immediate grounding of the entire US-supplied fleet.  On January 6, 2026, a Taiwanese Air Force F-16V crashed into the sea off the eastern coast during a routine nighttime training mission. As per reports, the recording from the F-16’s flight computer … Continue reading F-16 Viper: What Went Wrong With U.S. Upgraded Jet That Is Taiwan’s Best Bet Against China’s PLAAF?