27.08.2023, 20:43
Zitat:US approves F-16 IRST sale to Taiwanhttps://www.janes.com/defence-news/c4isr...-to-taiwan
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of F-16 infrared search and track (IRST) systems to Taiwan.
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on 23 August that the potential deal, which needs Congress approval, is worth USD500 million. The deal involves an unspecified number of IRST systems and associated equipment and support services. Lockheed Martin is the principal contractor.
“The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability to meet current and future threats by contributing to the recipient's abilities to defend its airspace, provide regional security, and increase interoperability with the United States through its F-16 program,” said a DSCA press release. [...] However, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said the IRST systems that it intends to procure are the “latest models” developed for the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 fighter aircraft.
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